n 2017, the Journal Review tackled the topic of heroin addiction in Montgomery County, Indiana, in a series of articles. The first, titled County in Crisis, featured a photo …
Opioid Dependence Kills More Americans Than Car Accidents
Opioid dependence is more likely to kill Americans than car accidents and other tragic events according to a recently released analysis made by the National Safety Council. According to the …
How Common is Addiction?
Addiction Is More Common Than You Think Many people at some point in their lives become addicted to something. Whatever the substance, addiction is pervasive across all demographics. Addiction is …
Are you an Enabler?
Substance use disorder is a complex issue that is often difficult to overcome without help. As a family member watching someone you love battle addiction, it’s only natural to want …
How to Help an Addict Who Doesn’t Want Help
Knowing that someone you care about has a problem is incredibly difficult. Things only become harder when you realize that this person doesn’t want help. Out of respect for your …
Addiction and Hepatitis
Abusing drugs and/or alcohol can lead to many negative health effects that can cause problems in various parts of the body. One of the most common health issues among alcoholics and drug …
Is Addiction Hereditary?
When dealing with questions about addiction, one of the biggest concerns frequently raised is whether there are serious genetic factors. Clinicians often worry about overstating the relationship between addiction and …
Rural Substance Abuse
Addiction and substance abuse are global problems, but people who live in rural communities face greater challenges and barriers when it comes to getting help for substance abuse. Most people …
Indiana had Record Number of Drug Overdose Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that Indiana experienced a record high of drug overdose deaths in 2017. Specifically, there were 1,840 drug deaths in Indiana last …
Fentanyl Deaths on the Rise | What We Can Do
Rarely has a substance hit the drug scene and caused the level of alarm that fentanyl has done and continues to do. Although it has been used for years as …
