Category: Addiction Treatment Center
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Drug Rehab Statistics in New York State
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 42 out of every 100 New Yorkers in 2016 had a prescription for opioid medication. During the same year, 2,316 New Yorkers died by opioid overdose. That gave New York one of the highest opioid-related death rates in the country. The increase in substance use disorder (SUD) […]
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The Most Addictive Drug in the World
Drug addiction is a disease affecting the brain and a person’s behavior, classified by an inability to control using drugs. Addictive substances can rewrite the brain’s pleasure center, rewarding drug use and changing how a person processes information. Additionally, a drug’s addictive properties may seem enhanced by the euphoria they cause and depression that manifests […]
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4 Types of Interventions that Can Help Address Addiction Issues
Not every treatment style works for every person or every situation. So when you are faced with treating mental health disorders, including substance abuse and addictions, finding the right type of intervention is key to making inroads and seeking a healthy future life. Since there are many different ways to initiate an intervention, families and […]
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Kratom Withdrawal
In the past several years, the use of kratom has become more common. However, it is still a fairly new term to many people. Because of the effects it produces, people often use to self-treat pain, anxiety, depression or fatigue. Because it is not regulated and its risks are still being researched, statistics may underrepresent […]
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How Much Do Drugs Cost
Drug addiction costs a person many things. From valued relationships to actual cash, it’s hard to rack up the total value lost on a drug habit. However, we’re going to take a dive into determining the actual cash that an addict may spend on particular drugs to support their habit. Prescription vs. Street Prices […]
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Online Drug Rehab Course
According to recent research, nearly 20% of American adults admitted to using illegal drugs at least once during their lives.[1] The drug problem in the United States is growing, and it is getting worse in New York City and other big cities. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, drug misuse rates have increased […]
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10 Ways on How To Avoid Drug Addiction
Are you worried about developing a drug or alcohol addiction? The truth is that there have been more than 700,000 overdose deaths since 2000, and 19.4 percent of the United States population has tried illicit substances at least once in their lives. When alcohol and tobacco are included in the addictive substances statistics, more than […]
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Do Rehabs Drug Test?
Do rehabs drug test? As a general rule, it depends on the treatment center. The entire goal of drug rehab is to help people recover from substance abuse. Because of this, it is normal for new clients to test positive for drugs or alcohol when they start treatment. Afterward, drug tests can help clients stay […]
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LICADD – Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Inc.
If you live on Long Island or anywhere within the surrounding area and know someone who is struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction, you will be pleased to know that help is available on a local basis. The Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Inc. (LICADD) is fully staffed with clinicians, social workers, […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Mix Alcohol and DayQuil
Alcohol is already bad for a person’s health when consumed on its own, and it can be even worse when mixed with DayQuil. Unfortunately, many people underestimate the risks associated with consuming cough syrup and alcohol at the same time. In some cases, mixing DayQuil and alcohol can lead to severe organ damage or even […]
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How to say no to Alcohol
Strategies for Turning Down Drinks at Social Events Drinks are a common part of most social and professional events. Whether you’re at a birthday party, a wedding reception, or a networking happy hour, you’ll be surrounded by people drinking. And you’ll probably be offered a drink more than once. Learning how to say no to […]
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Klonopin vs. Xanax: What’s the Difference?
When it comes time to prescribe a medication to treat anxiety, medical professionals have two options. One is Klonopin, and the other is Xanax. Both medications are instrumental for easing symptoms of panic disorder, depression, and anxiety in the short term. Along with the positive attributes of these drugs, they also have a few negatives. […]
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What’s a Perc 30?
Perc 30s are the drug of choice for those addicted to opioids. They are gaining in popularity because they are so inexpensive, but they are also beloved because they do not have the stigma attached to them that heroin does. Perc 30s are not exactly Percocets. Percocets are prescribed to relieve severe pain, and they […]
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Do I have Alcohol Poisoning? Or am I just hungover?
What is Alcohol Poisoning? Doctors state alcohol consumption as not having any benefits to human health. The only exception is red wine, as most doctors would agree one glass of red wine a day is good for your cardiovascular system and heart. A person is considered to have alcohol poisoning when their blood alcohol level […]
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How Accurate Are Urine Drug Tests?
Employers and families are now relying on drug testing accuracy to confirm whether or not the person being tested is using drugs or alcohol. The advances in medical communities and science that research addiction and drugs have created precise urine drug tests. Drug tests are now available as an over-the-counter product to be purchased at […]
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Drug Abuse on Long Island
Long Island has long been described as ground zero for the heroin and opiate epidemic. In a National Safety Council report, Long Island residents accounted for over 20% of fatal overdoses in New York in 2017. Finding the root of the problem remains a tangled web of threads. Drug trends point to the population of […]
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Free Drug Test Kits for Nassau and Suffolk Residents
At Long Island Interventions, we are providing free drug test kits to residents in Nassau and Suffolk counties that accurately detect the presence of the twelve most commonly abused drugs. The 12-panel advanced urine drug test kit typically retails for $14.99, but residents of Long Island can get their drug test kit free by using […]
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Recovery Coaches on Long Island
In the State of New York and throughout the United States, addiction is one of the most serious diseases that families are battling and sadly losing loved ones every day. Once a person has gotten clean and sober their lives have certainly improved for the better, however, recovery is not just about staying clean and […]
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Staten Island Heroin Linked to Increase in Overdoses
The residents of Staten Island and all of the boroughs are dealing with an increase in overdoses resulting from heroin that is tainted and mixed with fentanyl. Communities all over Staten Island have been especially hard hit by this latest wave of heroin-related deaths, with a string of overdoses that are suspected to be caused […]
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Addiction Recovery Coach Long Island NY
Our experienced addiction and recovery coaches assist Long Island NY residents with guidance and support during this difficult time. How can a Long Island recovery coach help you or your loved one? Let’s start with the fact that sober coaching is a helpful resource for anyone struggling with addiction that wants to stay on track.