Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach One thing that the opioid epidemic has taught us is that the risk of overdose is a reality. Between 1999 and 2019, nearly 500,000 people died from opioid overdoses. These are staggering numbers, and much has been done to try to curb this epidemic. For those … Read more
One of the barriers for people accessing treatment for substance misuse is fear of the unknown. What will happen in treatment? What is the process for drug or alcohol addiction recovery? Who are the people that will be working with me? Many of these questions are easily addressed and can help you to feel more … Read more
Nobody plans on becoming addicted to alcohol. For some, what started as something to help us relax or have a good time became something more. Drinking wasn’t something we chose to do; it became something we had to do. Let’s take a closer look at alcohol and the brain and why it’s essential to seek … Read more