10 Signs & Symptoms of Opioid Overdose?

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Do you know that every year, about 120,000 deaths happen in a year all over the world due to the abuse of opioids? This number is alarming and is increasing every year. In the US, about 2.1 million people are affected by opioid abuse. Today, we will try to understand what opioids are, how it […]

How Excessive Alcohol Consumption Can Damage Your Liver?

alcohol damages liver

According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2019, 25.8% of adults reported that they binge drink, while 6.3% reported heavy drinking. In the US,  about 95,000 people die from alcohol addiction every year and that number is rising steadily, which is a growing concern. The Covid-19 pandemic has actually increased alcohol […]

How a 12 Step Program Can Help You in Recovery?

Group Therapy

The 12 steps of recovery programs were developed for those who are in substance abuse or alcohol abuse programs. It works alongside other components of your treatment program and will act as a spiritual foundation that guides you out of your addiction or alcoholism. Each step of the 12-step program invigorates another side of you […]

The Benefits of Physical Exercise during Substance Abuse Recovery

physical exercise in substance abuse recovery

Physical exercise is beneficial for everybody irrespective of gender, weight, or age. While it is beneficial for everyone, recent studies suggest that physical exercise is even more beneficial for people who are in substance abuse recovery programs. In fact, a lot of rehabs and treatment centers seem to include a bunch of physical exercises in […]