People there have chewed and eaten coca leaves for thousands of years to help them stay alert and lessen their appetites. Select a state to find options for rehab centers in your area. The 2021 (U.S.) National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) concludes 4.8 million people age 12 and older used cocaine in 2020. In comparison, the same…
Far too many people think that asking for help is a sign of weakness because they cannot overcome their addiction on their own. On the contrary, addiction is a disease, and no one overcomes the disease without help. It’s not uncommon to feel like you’re running on a treadmill, getting nowhere, but feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. My past relapses…
OUD continues to be a major concern in the United States, especially for those living in rural counties. While various pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are well-studied and can complement one another to form an effective treatment plan for patients, a number of barriers exist that can impact accessibility to care. These include stigma among healthcare professionals against OUD patients, numerous…