Addiction Blog

Opioid addictions are among the most common substance abuse disorders in the United States today. Shining light on the opioid epidemic brought much needed awareness to the public. Even so, opiate addiction remains highly stigmatized and those with opioid addictions too often do not receive the help they deserve. Drug abuse treatment programs are a…

If you or someone you love is addicted to opioids, you may have started thinking about the different treatment options out there. While the most popular programs include inpatient and outpatient treatment, there are also detox programs available for opioid addicts, which begs the question, is detox necessary before starting opioid treatment?  To answer this…