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Drug trafficking in America has a complex and often troubling history, interwoven with global events, socio-political developments and evolving drug policies. Since the 19th century, [...]

Methadone is a widely used medication in the treatment of opioid addiction. At Silvermist Recovery in western PA, we incorporate medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which includes [...]

Understanding triggers in addiction is a key part of maintaining sobriety. At Silvermist Recovery in western PA, we help individuals identify and manage their triggers [...]

Prescription medication always comes with warning labels and instructions from your primary doctor regarding the best way to take the medication to reduce negative side [...]

Adderall and Ritalin are most commonly used to treat the same neurodivergent disorders – but they are made from different chemicals that affect different individuals, [...]

Cocaine is a stimulant drug with short-term effects – that is, a high that wears off quickly – and a high potential for abuse and [...]

If you or someone you know has used heroin, you may not know all of the pertinent facts about this opioid. Read on to get [...]

he journey of recovery from addiction, one of the most formidable barriers individuals face is the stigma surrounding substance abuse. Despite progress in understanding addiction [...]

It was once believed that it took 21 days to break a habit, and that it took the brain a little less than one month [...]

Once widely prescribed for various medical conditions, barbiturates have largely been replaced with safer alternatives due to their high potential for abuse and addiction. Despite [...]

Individuals struggling with insomnia may be desperate for sleep, putting them at risk of misusing or overusing sleeping pills. The consequences of overdosing on these [...]

It’s easy to assume that the people who support others in need are immune to mental health and addiction issues. However, helpers such as healthcare [...]

About the Addictive Nature of Painkillers  Certain medications stand out for their analgesic potency and efficacy in pain management. While these drugs offer therapeutic benefits, [...]

What is addiction? Drug addiction is defined as a chronic condition in which people compulsively seek and consume a substance that creates a particular desired [...]

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, colloquially known as “wet brain,” is a severe and life-threatening condition often linked to chronic alcoholism. This condition stems from a deficiency in [...]

Struggling with an addiction can be a lonely, isolating experience. No one ever seeks to slip into habits of an addiction, but sometimes extenuating circumstances [...]