CDC research published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report shows that deaths associated with heroin overdoses increased significantly in 2012. In fact, death rates from heroin overdose doubled from 2010 to 2012. During this period, no state in the study had a reduction in the heroin death rate. Interestingly, of

It seems as though new and dangerous drugs are popping up around the country all too often. From bath salts to spice, these drugs have law enforcement and treatment professionals alike scrambling to understand the effects of and treatment options for these sometimes legal substances. Unfortunately, the first line of

With the recent passing of the popular and exceptionally talented comedian Robin Williams, a spotlight is once again shining directly on the issue of substance abuse and depression. And while we don’t yet know the root cause of Mr. Williams’ apparent suicide (and may never find out), it has been

Treatment is not easy. It requires a dedication to self-improvement and a willingness to get better. Addiction is an all-consuming disease and when patients enter treatment, they have to adjust to a life without their drug of abuse. It is no wonder therefore that some patients decide to leave treatment

There is quite a bit of discussion surrounding harm reduction as it relates to drug abuse – the idea that allowing someone to consume a “softer” drug (or allowing them to use in a controlled environment) may prevent them from using harder drugs and the serious consequences that go along

Fellowship Hall is proud to be a part of the inaugural Heroes in Recovery 6K being held in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 21. Participants will enjoy a 6 kilometer race to benefit The Collegiate Recovery Community at UNC Charlotte. This worthy charity is dedicated to supporting students that have

In the 1960s and 1970s, heroin was a drug of choice for many individuals looking for a high. Indeed, heroin became somewhat of an epidemic as it swept through the country, especially affecting urban areas with high poverty rates. Heroin is an opiate that offers an extremely strong high, which

It is a significant decision whether or not to share your story in public. There is a stigma associated with addiction and addiction treatment, especially in those who do not believe or understand that addiction is, in fact, a disease. As a result, many of our patients are concerned that

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Survey on Drug Use and Health,1 23.5 million persons aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2009. That’s why National Alcohol Screening Day – Today – and Alcohol Awareness Month

Interventions have been popularized on television with several shows dedicated to showing the plight of the addict and how they are saved through an intervention. It does, after all, make for great TV. And while these shows bring the dangers of addiction to primetime, they ignore as much, if not