Percocet Use in Postpartum Recovery: Signs of Misuse

Pregnant mother with her daughter Percocet is a commonly prescribed narcotic pain reliever. At times it may be prescribed postpartum, mainly for mothers with a C-Section or those with complications or tearing. Before taking this medication, it’s critical that the consumer use extreme caution, due to the serious side effects and risks associated with this narcotic analgesic for both mothers [...]
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Christian Track: The Benefits of Goal Setting in Addiction Recovery

Man Contemplating The Benefits of Goal Setting in Addiction Recovery “If you don’t know where you’re going than any path will get you there.” - Zig Ziglar “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Zig Ziglar We were about $6,000 in debt trying to pay off a few babies (hospital bills), some school debt [...]
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Trends in Prescription Drug Abuse

Man sitting by a river sad about the stigma of addiction According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prescription drug abuse has become an epidemic in the United States [1]. Each year, the number of individuals who lose their lives as a result of an overdose involving prescription drugs are steadily increasing. There is a common misconception that prescription medications are safe to [...]
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