Rehab Blog

October 24, 2017

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) classifies alcohol use as a disease. Overall, it’s a progressive illness, meaning it becomes exponentially worse...

October 22, 2017

Heroin is an opiate that comes from synthetic morphine or codeine. Unfortunately, developing an addiction to the drug is easy because it alters the brain’s...

October 15, 2017

Alcohol loosens inhibitions, causing feelings of euphoria. Additionally, users may notice slurred speech and slowed reaction time. Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant? Above all,...

October 10, 2017

It’s easy to look at someone with an alcohol use disorder and assume they just need to quit drinking. However, researchers have come to the...

October 8, 2017

The biggest misconception about drug use is that only weak people develop an addiction. The truth is, anyone can develop a dependence on illicit substances....

October 6, 2017

Alcohol addiction is extremely devastating. It has the potential to end your career, ruin relationships, and severely damage your health. However, some people are able...

October 4, 2017

According to the New York Times, the current opioid crisis is the worst drug epidemic in American history. You might be wondering just how bad...

October 1, 2017

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Often, people use “opioid” and “opiate” interchangeably. However, while they are similar, they definitely aren’t the same. Knowing the difference between opioid vs opiate is...