When it comes to addressing opioid dependence, finding an effective treatment approach is crucial for individuals seeking recovery. Methadone and buprenorphine are two medications commonly used in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to help manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and support long-term recovery. However, choosing between methadone and buprenorphine requires careful consideration of various factors, including individual…
When witnessing an emergency, many individuals hesitate to lend a helping hand due to fears of legal consequences. The Ohio Good Samaritan Law steps in to address this reluctance and promote immediate assistance. By granting limited immunity from prosecution, the law encourages individuals to overcome their fears and come to the aid of those in…
When a loved one is struggling with alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to know how to best support them. The first step is to educate yourself on the disease of addiction and its effects on the brain. It is important to understand that addiction is not a choice or a moral failing, but rather…
Health care professionals, especially in the most developed countries, attribute to the highest drug and substance abuse rates in the medical field. Today a case study in the USA would reveal that approximately 100,000 medical personnel, such as nurses and other technicians, struggle with drug and substance abuse. Questions may crop out as to how…
Many people shy away from entering an addiction treatment program due to the costs. They need help with a substance abuse problem but think that they cannot afford it. This is one of many obstacles on the path to wellness, but there are ways to minimize the out-of-pocket costs that come with a treatment plan.…
When people use cocaine, they are solely interested in the short-term effects. The alertness and euphoria they feel only last for so long, and then they use more to achieve the same high. It is highly addictive and dangerous. Overdoses happen due to the cocaine in a person’s system reaching toxic levels, essentially poisoning them.…
The rate of drug use in Ohio is one of the highest in the country. Heroin and opioids are the main culprits. Over just a few months in 2020, heroin use increased by 35% in Ohio, and over 500 Ohioans died in a single month. One of the determining factors in the rise of heroin…
The three ‘C’s, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, will always be at or near the top of the list of the top drug-using cities in Ohio due to them being the three biggest cities in the state. But by percentages, the three counties that those cities reside in were not in the top ten, and two…
Healthcare professionals are at an all-time high risk of addiction as they try to cope with the increasing demands they deal with daily. Addiction treatment therapy for healthcare professionals is available to help them recover from addiction in a warm and welcoming environment. Addiction treatment programs can help your recovery efforts with detox, behavioral therapy,…
If you live in a rural area, you might not have access to an addiction treatment center near you to treat your addiction and mental health issues effectively. At Ethan Crossing Recovery, we provide detox from substances, along with residency and outpatient programs to continue your addiction recovery. We will give you the best chances…
