If your loved one is struggling with Xanax, either from a prescription or purchased illegally, it can be heartbreaking. Xanax, the most popular brand name of Alprazolam is a medical drug used to help people deal with stress, anxiety, and panic. It’s also highly addictive – meaning that even people who use it a few […]
7 Excuses People Use to Avoid Drug Rehab
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, you’re not alone. In 2020, 40.3 million U.S. adults qualified as having an SUD or addiction according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Yet, while addiction is a common and treatable disorder, just 3.4 million U.S. adults, or less […]
The Connection Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Today, an estimated 40.3 million Americans over the age of 12 struggle with a substance use disorder, commonly known as addiction. That epidemic of substance abuse maps closely to the 52.9 million Americans over the age of 18, or 21% of the adult population, who have a mental illness. Most importantly, with 17 million Americans […]
Is Addiction Draining Your Bank Account?
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, the first thing you’ll likely notice is finances. Drinking or drugs, even prescription drugs, are expensive. Most importantly, abusing them puts you in a position where you’re more likely to spend more and less likely to care. So, a drinking or substance […]
