How Families Can Address a Family Member’s Addiction
You’ve heard it before, probably on TV or online: “Let an addict hit rock bottom.” This outdated advice often terrifies family members who worry that “bott
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Carfentanil: 100x Stronger than Fentanyl, DEA Warns
Risks of New Deadly Drug Hitting the StreetsReports of the new drug Carfentanil spread as the DEA warns about the deadly risk associated with just trace am
Alcohol Awareness: Knowledge Is Power
April Is Alcohol Awareness MonthIn honor of alcohol awareness month, our team of alcoholism recovery professionals at Decision Point is sharing knowledge w
What Is the Adderall Crisis?
In a new documentary called “Take Your Pills,” celebrity Maria Shriver and her daughter, Christina Schwarzenegger, delve into why everyone from college stu
Opioid Reversal: Injections to Reverse Overdose
FDA Recommends Opiate Prescriptions with Naloxone for Overdose ReversalSeven of our states in the US are now following FDA regulations suggesting that opia
Our Nation in Crisis: Drugs, Alcohol & Suicide Run Rampant
We Need a National Resilience StrategyIn a time of instant access to virtually anything around the world, and fingertip connection to friends and family, o
Binge Drinking: College Students and Early Alcoholism
The Rocky Mountain Collegian Sheds Light on College AlcoholismAs noted in the recent article in The Collegian, according to the National Institute on Alcoh
Strange Syndrome Linked to Heavy Use of Marijuana
Although research has shown marijuana is an effective treatment for nausea and pain, complications can arise depending on how long a person has been smokin
How Interventions Give Families Hope and Overcome Fear
If you currently have someone in your life, whether he or she is a relative, close friend, or significant other, who is currently struggling with addiction
Benzodiazepine Prescriptions Spike Among Primary Care Doctors
According to a new study, the number of outpatients being prescribed benzodiazepine during medical visits has doubled from 2003 to 2015. Data from the stud
Purdue Pharma Under Fire for Misguided Marketing of OxyContin
Purdue Pharma in Lawsuit Regarding OxyContin Mis-MarketingCBS News recently reported that Purdue Pharma, the drug company that is accused of mis-marketing
Opening Up About Mental Health
Mental Health: Prince William Encourages Change in Young GenerationsPrince William’s efforts to dismantle the tight-lipped British style of dealing with (o