Substance Use Disorder Resources

The New Trap House A “trap house” is defined by the Urban Dictionary as a private house or an apartment, sometimes situated in various public housing communities, where numerous “trap lords” or “trap stars” sell and deal drugs. For drug dealers, it’s basically their official place of business. These trap houses […]

5 Helpful Apps for Sobriety Technology may be used to help us communicate and do business better, but did you know that there are apps that help you stay sober from substance use? Read these top 5 picks to learn more. Indeed, technology presents so many possibilities that help people […]

The Most Common Detox Symptoms If you have an addiction, you might already know there are many ways to recover. Everyone has a different way of treating his or her situation. One thing is almost inevitable, though. Once our bodies get used to the constant use of a  substance or […]

The Crack Baby: Truth or Myth? As early as the 1980s, the ‘crack baby’ story became a nightmare for parents, particularly those with teenage daughters. It was also terrifying for governments who feared that caring for a multitude of crack babies would overburden national coffers. It seems the image of […]

Mac Miller and The Dangers of Purple Drank Rapper Mac Miller met his young and unexpected death at the age of 26. Apparently, Miller, real name Malcolm James McCormick, died due to a suspected drug overdose, although the actual cause is yet to be announced. Several artists in the music […]

Drug-Induced Formication: How it Happens and How to Make it Stop Formication is the sensation as if something is crawling under your skin. Believe it or not, it is a common phenomenon for many people who use stimulant drugs. How does it happen? Is there a way to prevent it? […]

Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan Relapsing can be discouraging, especially if you have gone so far with being drug-free. What are some ways to have a relapse prevention plan that’s effective and long-lasting? Here is a guide that could help you out. The recovery process is a challenging journey that […]

Blue Meth: Truth or Myth? What’s in a color? When we talk about drugs such as methamphetamine (meth), it can mean a host of things. There has been so much hype about the existence of blue meth. Drug forums on the Internet feature contributions from several individuals who claim to […]

20 Songs about Recovery from Addiction No matter what’s happening in life, for many of us, the right song can set the stage, make us feel uplifted and excited, and help us get through some really tough times. Music can have an impact on a person’s mood and focus. Various studies […]