The Battle to Defeat the Opioid Crisis is Far From Over
The opioid crisis plagues the United States, and finally the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s data suggest the addiction rates are plateauing. This drop can be attributed to more thoughtful prescribing of medications by doctors and an increase of public
The Secret To Minimal Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Over the years, we have heard and seen of the horrors that occur with patients beginning their initial detox and recovery from Opioids, Alcohol and other combinations of substances. There is no doubt that the side-effects such as tremors, nausea,
Why Harvard Medicine is calling NAD IV Therapy the “Crown Jewel of Detox”
Over the past years, NAD IV Therapy has been getting a lot of attention lately as the preferred choice to stop substance addiction due to not only it's effectiveness, but also it's "all-natural and holistic approach". According to Emerald Neuro-Recover Centers,
Colleges Wage War on Substance Abuse
In today’s world, the fight against addiction on college campuses is an uphill battle. The peer pressure to begin using drugs and binge drinking is stronger than ever; pair that with the increased availability of the substances (and throw in
The Opioid Crisis: A Cruel Form of Deja Vu
The opioid crisis that currently plagues the United States, is the deadliest drug epidemic this country has ever seen; however this is not the first - it may be the worst- drug crisis history has seen. In a shocking article
The Slippery Slope of Medical Marijuana in the Opioid Crisis
It's safe to say that most people have some sort of an addiction. Whether it's binge watching certain TV programs, eating only Häagen-Dazs® ice cream, or even obsessing over our political environment. On a much more serious note, Drug and
As Congress Drops Ball on Opioid Crisis, Philadelphia’s own BrainSpark Health gives addicts HOPE!
The opioid crisis plagues the United States, and our government has yet to implement any substantial action. In this eye-opening article found on Vox, German Lopez details how the Senate's proposal keeps falling short. So far the Senate has approved
Opioid Epidemic Strikes America’s Prison System
Many inmates in the United States prison systems struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, but the nation’s opioid epidemic is being felt behind bars right now, too. Most prisons do not provide adequate or effective treatment programs for those suffering from
The Rise Of Opioid Addiction on Philly Area College Campuses
In an "eye-opening" Philly.com article written by Susan Snyder entitled "At Rutgers, a haven for students in recovery", the opioid epidemic has stretched its reach into college campuses. Addiction on a college campus is no surprise with the culture of
How “Street Opioids” Are Driving The Opioid Crisis In America
The fierce battle that is brewing with the Opioid Crisis has been the difference in opinion from lawmakers vs. medical professionals. The only thing everyone can agree on is the fact that it is a systematic problem and is only