As with the rest of the country, Indiana has seen the devastating effects of opioid addiction. One study shows that opioid-related deaths have risen by more than 500 percent in the last 15 years. While the physical effects of opioid addiction in Indiana have been well-documented, the financial costs have not been widely reported until … Continued
If you are struggling with opioid addiction, you literally are in the fight for your life. Highly addictive and dangerous, opioids such as prescription painkillers can affect your physical and psychological well-being. To break the cycle of opioid addiction, you must go through an intensive inpatient drug treatment program. The cornerstone of any treatment program … Continued
The newest weapon against the opioid epidemic in Indiana fits in the palm of a physician’s hand. Doctors and other medical professionals in the state will soon have access to an app that provides guidance on proper prescribing practices for prescription painkillers. The opioid app will contain crucial information that helps health providers better understand the … Continued
The journey towards lasting sobriety can be full of uncertainty and doubt. For women who desire to become clean and sober, they may feel they are alone and have nowhere to turn to get the help. Despite what may be commonly believed, not all drug treatment programs are not created equal. Women have unique needs … Continued
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant drug that often hooks users after the first hit. The drug has immediate effects on the central nervous system. Meth is most often smoked, but users can also inject the drug or take it orally as a pill. No matter how the drug is used, meth is a highly addictive … Continued
