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Dangers of Ambien Addiction

Although Ambien is a commonly prescribed drug, it is also a drug that is misused. The statistics on Ambien use are hard to know for certain, but benzodiazepines, which are similar in composition to Ambien, are abused by around 5.4 million people per year. 1 In Nevada, benzodiazepines make up approximately 26% of all prescribed […]

Ritalin Addiction Guide

Ritalin misuse and addiction has been a longstanding issue in America.1,2 A 2019 survey of prescription stimulant use, including Ritalin, showed that 4.9 million Americans aged 12 or older had misused them within the last year.1 People aged 18-25 are most likely to abuse prescription stimulants like Ritalin.1 Ritalin abuse among high school students has increased slightly among […]

Should I Travel for Rehab?

Understanding your options for rehab is important when you are considering getting help for a substance abuse problem. Navigating the world of substance abuse treatment can feel overwhelming and confusing at times. You are probably asking yourself many questions such as, “should I travel for rehab?” or “am I able to attend a rehab out […]

Holistic Therapies in Treatment

Holistic therapy refers to treatments that are not part of traditional care. Typically, they are non-Western methods that are used to complement mainstream medical approaches. For example, in the addiction treatment context, a holistic therapy such as acupuncture may be used to relieve physical and/or psychological symptoms in the withdrawal process, like sore muscle, migraines, […]

Sober Living Homes Guide

Sober living homes are forms of transitional housing designed to support people overcoming substance abuse issues. Residents become more independent, with encouragement and social support through the sober environment created in the sober living home. Typically, these residences are based on the 12-Step philosophy, but as sober living homes become more popular, more recovery philosophies […]