Why Do Opiates Make You Itch?
Heavy, chronic drinking can lead to permanent damage to many areas of the body. Click here to learn more about alcohol-induced pancreatitis.
How Sobriety Changes Your Body
Many people who start with either addiction or a mental disorder end up with both. Today we’re exploring the relationship between gambling and alcoholism.
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
While many people who use drugs and alcohol struggle with their mental health, is addiction a mental illness? Visit BHOPB to learn more.
Fentanyl vs. Heroin
The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on the United States thanks in part to the rise in fentanyl. At BHOPB, we are comparing fentanyl versus heroin to get a better understanding of where this crisis is headed.
E- FORCSE: About the Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
The Florida E- FORCSE Program was enacted in 2009 to try and decrease the state’s misuse and abuse of these drugs. Visit BHOPB here to learn how it works.
Tips for Divorcing an Addict
Separation is never fun, but divorcing an addict comes with even more complications. If you’re in this situation, visit BHOPB here for tips and what to expect.
Is Court-Ordered Drug Rehabilitation Effective?
Drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the United States has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. Our nation has slowly moved away from the philosophy of incarcerating people with addictions to providing treatment. While it has been shown that treatment is much more successful in helping people with substance use disorders (SUDs) than punishment, the question of whether or not court-ordered drug rehabilitation is effective remains unanswered. What Is Court-Mandated Rehab? Court-ordered drug rehab is often used as a valid alternative...
