One of the most serious issues today is the opioid epidemic. It’s impacting and changing the lives of so many people, and it’s a public health crisis. But you don’t have to be a part of it. There’s help and support for opioid addiction at Fort Behavioral Health, where you can get the treatment you…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than 130 people die every day in the United Starts due to opioid overdose. Furthermore, 21-29% of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain end up misusing them, with 8-12% develop opioid use disorder. A new study found that the longer immigrants live in the US,…
Mindfulness is the reflective practice of concentrating on the present moment and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, with no judgment. According to a study recently published by The National Center for Biotechnology Information, mindfulness may help people suffering from addiction to opioids. Furthermore, it may lead to less pain and fewer cravings for…
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are legal drugs that you can acquire without a prescription. They are sold in pharmacies, grocery stores, and even gas stations. Chances are that you use these drugs all the time to treat your colds and headaches. In their intended doses, these drugs pose little to no risk. However, the problem occurs…