Substance use disorders in jails are a complex issue that has gained increased attention in recent years. Many governments are recognizing the need to address this problem through a combination […]
Street drugs are often adulterated with various substances, but most people don’t think about that when they’re using them. However, in the past few years, fentanyl has been found as […]
While much of California was hit by flooding, it’s hard to overlook the effects that climate change may have on our addicted populations, especially those who are unhoused or living […]
Addicted individuals may commit petty crimes to support their drug habits or deal with the consequences of their addiction. Crime committed by addicted people is generally non-violent and often related […]
Many people have been discussing the addiction and homelessness problems in California, especially in San Francisco, which seems to be a prominent example of how leadership approaches addiction in coastal […]
Many people recovering from addiction may have issues with having a functional life. Getting sober isn’t easy, but it’s very rewarding. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder (SUD), is […]
Many assessment tools are used by treatment professionals to help a person first get sober from opioids. People working in addiction recovery use tools like the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale […]
People with substance use disorder often live with co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Many people also have a background of trauma or other abuse in their lives. […]
The opioid epidemic has been growing and evolving since the 1990s, causing deaths and addiction in every community. Now, doctors say that alongside this addiction epidemic, there is increasing concern […]
The US DEA announced that authorities across the US seized enough fentanyl to kill everyone in America this year. Yet fentanyl still exists, is still a major problem, and is […]
