by TulipHillRecovery | Oct 15, 2021 | Drug Addiction
In 2019, some 50,000 people in the United States died of opioid-related overdoses. In the last 30 years, opiate usage has been on the rise, but so has another potentially harmful substance – sugar. This article discusses the strange link between sugary foods and... 
by TulipHillRecovery | Oct 8, 2021 | Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction
It is a common misconception that substance abuse disorders develop in people as young adults. Older adults can also suffer from drugs, alcohol and pharmaceutical dependencies. Developing a substance abuse disorder has no age limit, and neither does recovery. In our... 
by TulipHillRecovery | Sep 29, 2021 | Drug Addiction, Substance Addiction
Too many people are suffering without adequate treatment for cocaine addiction. According to SAMHSA, in 2016, only 163,979 people checked into rehab for cocaine addiction treatment, very few of whom listed it as a primary reason. By comparison, it is estimated that... 
by TulipHillRecovery | Sep 17, 2021 | Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction
Detoxification is the key first step in recovery from both heroin and alcohol addiction. These substances are both classified as depressants, and you may be curious about whether it’s the same detox treatment method. The answer is not exactly. Basics of Depressant... 
by TulipHillRecovery | Mar 8, 2021 | Drug Addiction
Xanax is a drug known as alprazolam, which is a medication that is often prescribed to help with anxiety and panic attacks. It belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines, which affect the brain and central nervous system by increasing the release of... 
by TulipHillRecovery | Mar 4, 2021 | Drug Addiction
Prescription painkillers are used to help many people manage chronic pain and pain from injuries. However, their long-term use can lead to a physical dependence that is very difficult to break free from. Once an addiction has settled in, discontinuing the use of... 