Substance Use Disorder Resources

The Crack Baby: Truth or Myth? As early as the 1980s, the ‘crack baby’ story became a nightmare for parents, particularly those with teenage daughters. It was also terrifying for governments who feared that caring for a multitude of crack babies would overburden national coffers. It seems the image of […]

Mac Miller and The Dangers of Purple Drank Rapper Mac Miller met his young and unexpected death at the age of 26. Apparently, Miller, real name Malcolm James McCormick, died due to a suspected drug overdose, although the actual cause is yet to be announced. Several artists in the music […]

Drug-Induced Formication: How it Happens and How to Make it StopFormication is the sensation as if something is crawling under your skin. Believe it or not, it is a common phenomenon for many people who use stimulant drugs. How does it happen? Is there a way to prevent it? This […]

How to Create a Relapse Prevention Plan Relapsing can be discouraging, especially if you have come a long way in recovery. How can you create a relapse prevention plan that helps you over the long term? A relapse prevention plan lists your triggers, early warning signs, coping steps, and the […]

Blue meth is real, but its color does not mean it is the pure, powerful drug shown on Breaking Bad. It is methamphetamine (meth) that has been colored with dye or other additives. The color does not make the drug purer or stronger, and unknown additives may create additional risks. […]

20 Songs about Recovery from Addiction No matter what’s happening in life, for many of us, the right song can set the stage, make us feel uplifted and excited, and help us get through some really tough times. Music can have an impact on a person’s mood and focus. Various […]