Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 15, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 The cannabis plant, from which marijuana is derived, is one of the oldest crops in the world. It is no wonder then that marijuana has a long history and is the most commonly used drug in the United States and around…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 3, 2021 Updated: June 22, 2021 Addiction impacts millions of people’s lives every day, so you likely have a friend or family member who needs drug or alcohol addiction treatment. To see someone you love succumb to a substance abuse disorder is painfully heartbreaking. Try to remember…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 15, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 Drug detox is a process during which all traces of substances are removed from the body. Detox is generally the first step toward recovery from drug addiction and should be followed by comprehensive addiction treatment. The main goal of detox is…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 5, 2021 Updated: March 31, 2021 Founded in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12 step program. Since then, 12 step programs have been effective at helping millions of people throughout the world manage and maintain their sobriety. Given that AA was designed to help those…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 1, 2021 Updated: March 29, 2021 Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid pain reliever that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine. Fentanyl was designed to treat severe pain following surgeries, cancer treatment, or when a patient with chronic pain has developed a tolerance to…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 19, 2021 Updated: February 22, 2021 The national opioid crisis prompted the medical sector to reevaluate prescribing a wide range of medications to help individuals manage pain and discomfort. What appeared to be a reasonable trade-off to provide people with care negatively impacted community members. Opioids were…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: November 26, 2020 Updated: January 8, 2021 Stimulant addiction can occur to many people, including those that have no intention of using illicit substances. Yet, it can be very dangerous in all situations and can lead to a wide range of health complications. If you have any dependency…