by jagdeep | Apr 13, 2025 | Education & Awareness, Facts & Statistics, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders, Prevention & Safety, Recovery & Aftercare, Signs & Symptoms
Clinically Reviewed By: Taylor Brown, CRADC | Admissions & Marketing Director Key Takeaway: • Beta-blockers work by blocking adrenaline’s effects on beta receptors in the heart and blood vessels, reducing heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and relaxing...
by jagdeep | Apr 11, 2025 | Education & Awareness, Facts & Statistics
Clinically Reviewed By: Taylor Brown, CRADC | Admissions & Marketing Director Key Takeaway: Approximately 70.3 million Americans (24.9% of those 12+) used illicit drugs in the past year, with over 49 million meeting substance use disorder criteria, yet only...
by jagdeep | Apr 10, 2025 | Addictions, Education & Awareness, Facts & Statistics
The Benefits of Being Sober Clinically Reviewed By: Taylor Brown, CRADC | Admissions & Marketing Director Have you been looking at the possibility of living a life free from alcohol and drugs for an extended period? Many misinterpret sobriety, but it may unlock...
by jagdeep | Apr 7, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Awareness Events & Initiatives, Facts & Statistics
What is High-Intensity Drinking? Clinically Reviewed By: Taylor Brown, CRADC | Admissions & Marketing Director Key Takeaways: High-intensity drinking involves consuming about twice the binge-drinking amount and can quickly lead to blackouts, alcohol poisoning,...
by jagdeep | Apr 5, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Awareness Events & Initiatives, Facts & Statistics
The Hidden Dangers of Mixing Hydrocodone and Alcohol Clinically Reviewed By: Taylor Brown, CRADC | Admissions & Marketing Director Hydrocodone is an opioid often prescribed for moderate to severe pain. While it works well for pain relief, combining it with...
by Aida Azadeh | Apr 2, 2025 | Addictions, Education & Awareness, Facts & Statistics
Key Takeaways: Addiction develops gradually, often moving from experimentation to regular use, risky patterns, dependence, and substance use disorder, with early recognition reducing harm and improving outcomes. Biology and psychology shape vulnerability through...