Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. What is an Addict? The Latin origin of the word addict is chillingly appropriate – “to...
Does Addiction Ever Go Away?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Once a person moves from casual use of a substance to addiction, the brain rewires...
What is Opioid Dependence?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. If you or a loved one are taking an opiate or opioid, you should always be aware of...
Threat of Prescription Drug Addiction
Years ago, drug use was restricted mostly to derelicts, low-income individuals, and the poor or homeless. The threat of prescription...
The Opioid Epidemic
Why The Need for Opioid & Opiate Addiction Treatment Some people say there is an opioid addiction epidemic. Is there? The NIH...