How Heroin Use Affects the Brain
- January 25, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Like any addiction to any substance, heroin use can cause long-term damage to the body’s major organs, especially the brain. Even...
Coping with Addiction in Quarantine
Quarantine life continues to be a new challenge for all of us as we learn how to cope in this unique...
Diagnosing Substance Disorder
Anyone can be affected by substance abuse, but not everyone knows how is substance use disorder is diagnosed. Over 700,000 people have...
Substance Abuse and the LGBTQ+ Community
Updated May 26, 2023 Substance use disorder, sometimes known as substance abuse, can affect people from any community. It is a...
Drug Dealers Cause Overdoses
In late February, the police arrested two drug dealers in Cape May County. They were not detained on regular drug-selling charges; rather,...
Schools and Substance Abuse – What Are They Teaching?
Schools and Substance Abuse – What Are They Teaching? When we send our children off to school every day we tend...
Anti-Addiction Film “The First Day” with Chris Herren on ESPN
“The First Day” with Chris Herren According to Creighton Drury, the CEO of Center on Addiction, “The First Day” was created...
The Relationship Between Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol abuse often goes hand in hand with the misuse of other substances, such as prescription or illicit drugs. Mixing alcohol...
What Can I Expect In Detox During Recovery?
Aside from making the decision to enter treatment for addiction, detox is one of the most important parts of the recovery...
Crystal Meth Addiction
Understanding Crystal Meth Crystal meth – also known as meth, ice, crank or glass – is an extremely addictive drug, classified...