Addiction Blog

How Does Vivitrol Work? Breaking the Opioid Cycle

How Does Vivitrol Work? Breaking the Opioid Cycle

Written By Bobby Oerzen BS MA - April 25th, 2017
Opioid addiction is an epidemic steadily sweeping its way across America. Access to effective treatment is particularly important, as addiction is a complex, chronic disease... Read More
Xanax Addiction: The Dark Throes of Prescription Drug Misuse

Xanax Addiction: The Dark Throes of Prescription Drug Misuse

Written By Bobby Oerzen BS MA - April 4th, 2017
During the dark throes of any addiction, there comes a point of no return wherein an individual develops a severe drug or substance dependency. They... Read More
Suboxone: A Two-Pronged Approach to Treating Opioid Addiction

Suboxone: A Two-Pronged Approach to Treating Opioid Addiction

Written By Bobby Oerzen BS MA - March 22nd, 2017
The popular opioid treatment medication Suboxone is a mixture of two drugs; buprenorphine and naloxone4. Buprenorphine is an opioid drug whereas naloxone is an opioid... Read More
Prescription Drugs Abuse: Household Medicine Cabinets can be a Gateway to Addiction

Prescription Drugs Abuse: Household Medicine Cabinets can be a Gateway to Addiction

Written By Bobby Oerzen BS MA - March 5th, 2017
In recent years, prescription drugs have brought the dangers of addiction and overdose closer to home than most Americans probably realize. According to the Substance... Read More
Heroin Withdrawal : The Pains of Addiction and Withdrawal, a Timeline

Heroin Withdrawal : The Pains of Addiction and Withdrawal, a Timeline

Written By Bobby Oerzen BS MA - February 28th, 2017
It’s no secret that heroin addiction is on the rise. An epidemic of abuse is plaguing the country and is prevalent in all states. Even... Read More