Narcan is a popular word in the addiction treatment community, but not everyone understands what this substance is, or how it works. Perhaps you have heard someone make a reference to Narcan before, but you aren’t exactly sure what it is. If you or a loved one lives with an addiction to an opiate, understanding [...]

Drug overdose rates have climbed significantly over the past year. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were an estimated 96,801 deaths from drug overdose in the 12-month period ending in February 2021. Overall, an increase of over 20,000 drug overdose deaths above the 74,234 overdose [...]

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 70,630 drug overdose deaths in 2019, the majority of which involved opioid drugs. Overdose rates increased further in 2020, with provisional data showing that there were an estimated 95,230 deaths from drug overdose during the 12-month period ending in January 2021. [...]

When people think of addiction treatment, they probably imagine programs in which a person aims to become completely abstinent from all substances. While some people do go through recovery with an abstinence-based approach, others may take medications to help them with recovery. Taking medications alongside behavioral interventions like counseling is referred to as medication-assisted treatment, [...]

Often, when we think of treatment for drug addiction, we think of an abstinence-based approach, in which a person is encouraged to stop using any and all addictive substances and enter a rehab program so they can learn to live a sober life. While stopping the use of addictive drugs is certainly beneficial, there is [...]

Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is an option for those in treatment for opioid addiction. When a patient receives MAT services, the person will take medications, while also participating in counseling to treat the addiction. Medications can be used to reduce drug cravings and balance brain chemistry while a person is in recovery, whereas counseling [...]

The opioid epidemic in the United States has necessitated the development of evidence-based treatments that are effective for people struggling with addiction. One treatment option that has become more popular is medication-assisted treatment, or MAT. This form of treatment is in contrast to abstinence-based models, and it comes with both pros and cons. Understanding the [...]

We often hear about the dangers of addiction among teenagers, but college-aged individuals are another especially vulnerable age group. According to survey results reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, among college-aged adults (21-22 years old), 41% use marijuana within a given year. Furthermore, 6% of those who are 18 years of age use [...]

Opioid use in general is a major public health concern, but opioid abuse during pregnancy is especially alarming and is a growing problem in the United States. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2010 and 2017, there was a 131 percent increase in the number of women [...]

Sales jobs often require an outgoing, charismatic personality, as those in this profession must be able to develop connections with clients and customers and convince them that their product is the best on the market. Upper-level sales jobs often require professionals to travel around the country to connect with customers to pitch their products. While [...]