Understanding Narcan in Your System and Choosing Treatment I am one of the many addicts whose life has been saved by Narcan nasal spray. My opioid addiction led me to multiple overdoses, and luckily I had Narcan on hand and somebody who could administer it. Narcan has saved countless lives, but...
Getting Help When Ecstasy Stops Working I never imagined myself suffering from a severe substance use disorder to the point I ended up homeless, but it happened. My ecstasy addiction began in high school when I started partying and hanging out with shady people. My use of ecstasy escalated to the...
Looking at the Heroin Withdrawal Timeline for Recovery Heroin addiction feels like one of the worst things a person can go through. Often, users stay hooked on the drug as they cannot bear to face the notoriously challenging withdrawal period. If you or a loved one are struggling with heroin, you may...
Looking at the Path to Xanax Dependence and Recovery Do you or a loved one take Xanax? The thought of becoming addicted to Xanax is a scary one. But how long does this take? In this blog, we answer how long does it take to get addicted to Xanax and others...
Getting a Loved One Help for Synthetic Opioids Fentanyl addiction is quite common because the drug lends itself to overuse. Much like morphine and other prescription opioids, fentanyl is a powerful pain reliever. In fact, it is about 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, which makes fentanyl abuse more...
Getting Recovery Support from SMART and Icarus in Nevada Are you looking for a proven and effective way to combat substance use with recovery training? Self-management is easier than ever with the SMART Recovery system. This four-step process yields some promising results even as research into its efficacy is ongoing. Much like...
