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 …
The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Someone who is battling addiction may experience negative and self-destructing thoughts that could contribute to the unhealthy behaviors, such as substance abuse. Deciding to seek addiction treatment will be the …
Vivitrol: A “New” Medical Treatment for the Opioid Epidemic
In the United States, it’s estimated that 20.5 million people have a substance use disorder. Of those with a substance use disorder, 2 million are struggling with an opioid use …
