Addiction and Dependence Archives

Pathway Healthcare 9Sep Addiction and Dependence, Blog, Getting Help Comments Off

What Is the Cost of Addiction Treatment?

Problematic use of alcohol or other drugs results in adverse health consequences and serious social concerns. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of persons with substance use disorders seek treatment. Addiction treatment costs depend on several factors, and it is critical to know the type and severity of addiction illness in order to access suitable treatment services. Substance use in the US remains widespread, costing the nation over $600 billion every […]

Jessica Turner 20Aug Addiction and Dependence, Blog Comments Off

What is Ketamine?

Overview Ketamine is a popular club drug that got its start in the 1960s as an anesthesia medicine during the Vietnam War. Today, it is making strides as a popular drug for treating severe depression, but is it safe? Ketamine and the Brain It’s essential to understand how ketamine works in the brain. Once ingested, […]

Pathway Healthcare 27Jul Addiction and Dependence, Prescription Drugs Comments Off

Ketamine – Is the 1960s Anesthesia Medicine Safe?

Ketamine is a popular club drug that got its start in the 1960s as an anesthesia medicine during the Vietnam War. Today, it is making strides as a popular drug for treating severe depression, but is it safe? Ketamine and the Brain It’s essential to understand how ketamine works in the brain. Once ingested, ketamine […]

Pathway Healthcare 22Jul Addiction and Dependence, Alcohol Comments Off

Tips for Alcoholics to Stay Sober This Summer

The arrival of summer brings warmer temperatures, which makes it perfect for outdoor events, such as weddings, backyard barbeques, and staff retreats. It’s a time when people will serve beer, wine and liquor and other beverages to celebrate with their loved ones. While this may not seem to be an issue for some people, it […]

Amanda Long 16Jun Addiction and Dependence, Alcohol Comments Off

The Teenage Brain – What to Know

Just like anyone who has raised children through adolescence, I have occasionally stood, scratching my head and looking at my kids after they’ve said or done something I found exasperating, and wondered, “What is wrong with that kid’s brain?” If you have too, I have a possible answer for you. The good news is that […]

Amanda Long 4Jun Addiction and Dependence, Blog Comments Off

The Truth About Kratom

Kratom is gaining popularity among users for boosting energy levels, but safety concerns also are increasing. Increased energy levels, mood enhancement, pain reliever, and an antidote for opioid withdrawal are some of the benefits users talk about when discussing Kratom. It’s flooding the health news and being stocked on the shelves of vitamin stores, but […]

Amanda Long 25Apr Addiction and Dependence, Blog, Opioids Comments Off

Q&A with Dr. Taylor on the Opioid Takedown

On April 17th, 2019, the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force charged 60 people in 7 states as part of the largest government takedown during our National Opioid Epidemic. The charges were for illegally prescribing and distributing millions of pills such as opioids, benzodiazepines, and other drugs. Among the defendants were 53 doctors, pharmacists, nurse […]

Jessica Turner 18Apr Addiction and Dependence, Blog, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Published, Uncategorized Comments Off

Opioid Takedown

On Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force charged 60 people in 7 states as part of the largest government takedown during our National Opioid Epidemic. The charges were for illegally prescribing and distributing millions of pills such as opioids, benzodiazepines, and other drugs. Among the defendants were 53 doctors, pharmacists, […]

Pathway Healthcare 8Apr Addiction and Dependence, Blog Comments Off

Mental Health, Illness and addiction

Mental illness presents when someone displays mild to severe disturbances in their thoughts or behaviors. These disturbances often result or present themselves as an inability to cope with life’s daily routines and circumstances. There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness; the more common types are depression, bipolar disorder, dementia, anxiety, and schizophrenia. […]

Pathway Healthcare 30Mar Addiction and Dependence, Blog, Published, Uncategorized Comments Off

What is Chronic Pain?

Dull aches, soreness, stiffness, stinging, shooting, burning, throbbing – all of these are symptoms of chronic pain if they continue day after day, come and go frequently and seem to bring along with the fatigue, loss of appetite, insomnia, moodiness, weakness and just an overall lack of energy. Chronic pain is referred to as pain […]

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