Combining tramadol and alcohol can be dangerous or deadly. Learn more about the potential dangers and side effects that can occur.
How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System?
How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System? Oxycodone is a generic opioid pain medication. Oxycodone is in brand-name medications such as OxyContin. Oxycodone can be prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain following an injury or major surgery. As with other opioids, oxycodone is habit-forming and has a high risk of dependence associated with … Read More
Exploring the Four Pillars of Successful Long-Term Addiction Recovery
The four pillars of addiction recovery are health, home, purpose and community. Learn more about how these each play a vital role in long-term sobriety.
Meth Mixed with Fentanyl Spells Trouble for Ohio
What happens when you mix meth and fentanyl? It is a deadly combination that is wreaking havoc across the country.
What are the Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Use?
Many individuals view marijuana as a safer alternative to harder illicit drugs. But chronic use of marijuana can cause adverse health effects, both in the short and long term.
Marijuana Use Increases Chances of Prostate or Testicular Cancer, Studies Find
Drugs such as marijuana can have serious long-term health impacts, including cancer, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health.
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Down Across Ohio, but Not in Franklin County
Though drug-related deaths in Ohio dropped by 22.5% in 2018, some parts of the state are struggling more than ever. Franklin County, Ohio’s most populated area, experienced an alarming hike in accidental deaths caused by drug overdoses. In a single day in 2019, 10 Franklin County residents were killed by drug-related overdoses. “This is an … Read More
New Ohio Study Aims to Answer: Is Addiction Genetic?
Is addiction genetic? We know in the general sense that if someone in your family does drugs or abuses alcohol, you may be more likely to as well, but that only tells a very small portion of the story. Ohio researchers have launched a large-scale study that will identify specific genetic markers linked to addiction, … Read More
Quick Guide to Court-Ordered Addiction Treatment
Going to drug court could be a positive turning point in your life. You may have seen movies or television shows where people have been ordered to enter addiction treatment programs, or perhaps you know someone who has had that experience. What happens in court-ordered treatment? Is it effective? What Is Court-Ordered Addiction Treatment? If … Read More
Is Fioricet Habit-Forming?
An addiction to painkillers is serious and requires the intervention of an experienced rehab center. Addiction does not always involve illegal drugs. Instead, it can involve prescription medication as well. When taken irresponsibly, Fioricet misuse can quickly lead to addiction. What Is Fioricet? Fioricet is a type of medication that is typically prescribed to treat … Read More