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What is addiction counseling?
Odds are, you didn’t set out to become addicted to opioids, but it happens. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2017, there were an estimated 1.7 million people with opioid related substance abuse problems, with 47,000 deaths resulting from opioid overdose. So, while recovery from addiction may feel like a long, lonely path to travel, you are far from alone...
Difference between Subutex® and Suboxone®?
Opioid use disorder reached an alarmingly high rate of occurrence in the early 2000s, prompting the FDA to approve various medicines that could be used to treat those affected. In…
Dangers of Mixing Opioids and Alcohol
The casual consumption of alcohol is considered a normal and standard part of social gatherings by most of society. Many people are able to enjoy adult beverages in moderation without…
COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019: How to Stay Safe
The media whirlwind concerning the current outbreak of COVID-19 has been nothing short of overwhelming. With social media giving us constant updates on the latest statistics, it has left people…
Suboxone® Treatment in Bossier City & Shreveport Louisiana
The State of Louisiana, like much of our country, has terrifying overdose statistics to show the unprecedented progression of the opioid epidemic. In Louisiana: 447 related overdose deaths were reported…
Seeking Spirituality in Treatment and Recovery
Outpatient opioid use disorder clinics provide medication-assisted treatment to those looking to overcome their addiction along with substance counseling, both individual and group. There isn’t a specific tie to any…
Treating Addiction as a Chronic Condition
Despite all of the advancements that science has made over the past twenty years, there are still those who are resistant to the idea that addiction is a disease. There…
How to Give Back to the Recovery Community
Once you’ve reached a stage of recovery where you believe that you’ve overcome some of the hardest obstacles that have been thrown your way during sobriety, you may feel that…
Sticking to New Year’s Recovery Resolutions
A new year brings around new goals, especially when you’re in recovery. However, it’s often much easier to make a list of goals than it is to stick to them….
The Danger of Mixing Benzos With Methadone
Methadone and all the different types of benzodiazepines are medications prescribed by doctors for legitimate reasons, yet they can be dangerous, both individually and especially if taken simultaneously. Methadone is…
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