Tag Archives: Addiction

Inhaled Heroin Adds Fuel to the Opioid Epidemic

Image of a dragon representing Chasing the Dragon Inhaled Heroin Dr. Mark Gold’s Research You Can Use Severe heroin toxicity has emerged as a growing public health concern. A recent review published in the JAMA Neurology has brought to light the alternative to injection trends in opioid use disorders. Inhaling is becoming a more popular route of use. This method of heroin inhalation can lead [...]
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Will My Treatment Center Have a Detox Program?

Woman wondering if her treatment center will have a detox program Will My Treatment Center Have a Detox Program? Contrary to popular belief, the journey to recovery does not begin at a drug treatment center: it starts with a detox program. Recent times have seen most inpatient treatment centers to hold a detoxification period almost a prerequisite for potential clients who wish to enter treatment. This [...]
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Drug Addiction in the Suburbs: What Can Concerned Parents Do?

Man looking at his watch Contributor: Megan Wilson, BS, CADC, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Drug addiction, especially with pharmaceutical medications, is always an area of great concern throughout our country. Moreover, addiction in the suburbs can be as common as it is in urban areas. So what are parents to do within the confines of their own families? The [...]
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Suicide at a 30-Year High: Is Addiction Part of the Problem?

Very sad youg man sitting on the floor crying due to his grief Contributor: Staff member at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center As the number of individuals struggling with addiction rises so does the number of completed suicides. With suicide at a 30-Year High, what is the connection between the two and what other factors may be at play? Suicide & Addiction The relationship between suicide and addiction [...]
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High-Achieving Executive Women and Addiction

Woman at work struggling with addiction and other Substance Use Disorders Contributor: Staff member at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Women with high-achieving personalities are often accomplished and successful. So, what is the connection between executive women and addiction? Their passion and drive can motivate them to become game-changing entrepreneurs, CEO’s, and innovators. Yet, the same personality traits that lead to this success also make these women [...]
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