“The epidemic of deaths involving opioids continues to worsen. Prescription opioid misuse and use of heroin and illicitly-manufactured fentanyl are intertwined and deeply troubling problems.”…
“Things were worse an hour ago, and I was looking at this tree but it was a dragon and then a tree, and I remembered…
“But… This is not a conscious decision I make. It’s a physical reaction and my body craves drugs and I respond to it. I realize…
“I wanted to speak to another mother. I felt like I needed to connect with those mothers who were going through the same pain and…
“I found the prospect daunting, but somehow comforting, too, because the counselors insisted it could be done, and, after all, many of them were recovering…
It is a common refrain often heard among active addicts in the Boise, Idaho area – “I know I need to get help, but I…
At any given time, there are millions of Americans struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). In Idaho, thousands of residents live with SUDs, the majority…
Your liver is a resilient organ that can self-heal from heavy abuse, such as alcohol poisoning from too much drinking. Fortunately, most liver damage caused…
Deciding to seek professional treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD) is not easy, but it is a life-changing decision. When you are ready to…
What is closet drinking? Many people struggling with alcohol addiction will go to great lengths to hide their addiction from friends, co-workers, and loved ones.…