Substance Use Disorder Resources

Arguably, the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act was one of the most impactful federal laws created in the twentieth century. The act was one of the first laws that effectively criminalized the production, importing, manufacturing, compounding, selling, and distributing of opium and coca leaves (the leaves often used to make cocaine). […]

Reports from Ohio – the U.S. state that experienced the most opioid-related deaths in 2016 – have claimed that medical cannabis can be used as an effective treatment for opioid addiction. Dr. F. Stuart Leeds has been gathering and compiling information about using marijuana as a medical treatment for various disorders. Some […]

Talk about famous operas, and these things immediately come to mind: women clad in long, flowing gowns and men in crisp, black tuxedos engaged in a vocal duel on stage; bright klieg lights and ever-shifting scenes that are in sync with the music; and bespectacled, high-society patrons seated in the […]

Like common colds and flu, addiction has no cure. People who have suffered from addiction can never be completely cured. Addiction does not have an antidote despite the advancement in modern technology and the availability of vaccines. But you can learn how to manage. You can acquire the skills necessary to […]

The Best Meditation Poses For Recovery Meditation is among the most studied options in assisting a person in addiction recovery. The practices in yoga for breathing and mindfulness are seen as an alternative, complementary approach to treating addiction and rehabilitation. Specific meditation poses have been identified as an essential part […]

  Recovery can be a difficult road. Making a treatment plan that works for you is very important and it can be beneficial to include both traditional and holistic treatments. One of the best holistic treatments to add to a recovery plan is the use of essential oils.  Here are […]

 Marijuana, commonly known as weed, pot, or other names, refers to the flowers, leaves, seeds, and stems of Cannabis indica or Cannabis sativa plants. It contains different chemicals, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a chemical that can cause psychological effects. Marijuana is illegal on the federal level in the United States, although a growing number of […]

We have heard sad stories of celebrities and ordinary people dying young due to a drug overdose. We are also aware of the government’s effort to lessen, if not eradicate, drug addiction not only because of the crimes associated with it but also because it destroys entire communities. With all […]

George Jung is to the United States what Pablo Escobar was to Colombia. George Jung is a widely-renowned former drug trafficker and smuggler who has been in and out of prison since the early 70s. Being given the nickname “El Americano” and “Boston George,” Jung undeniably played a major role in the […]

Jackson Maine is not your typical Hollywood idol. He is not a six-foot-six former WWE superstar who can take on an army of thugs and walk away unscathed. Neither is he a Man-God who wields a mythical hammer or an iron-plated superhero who can lift tanks and shoot pulsar rays. […]