It’s no secret that chronic substance abuse can lead to dramatic changes in how people think and act. But what, exactly, causes these changes to occur? How does drug...
Is Suboxone addictive? Before you begin to take any prescription medication, it is important to be certain you understand both its benefits and potential drawbacks. For Suboxone, this includes...
Unlike many other addictive substances, alcoholic beverages are legal, advertised on TV, and integrated into virtually every social event – so is alcohol considered a drug, or is it...
Is alcohol withdrawal really as bad as I’ve heard? Will I have hallucinations? How common are seizures during alcohol withdrawal? In today’s post, we address what is (and isn’t)...
When someone that you care about begins to abuse alcohol, it can have a powerful negative impact on your relationship. When that “someone” is your spouse – and when...
Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. It is an essential tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic, which has claimed the...
Opioid overdose is a serious medical emergency that can lead to respiratory failure, coma, and death. Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers, such as oxycodone,...
Lake Ave Recovery is committed to helping individuals find lifelong recovery from substance use disorders through evidence-based treatment methods. We are experienced in the complexity of addiction and understand...
At Lake Ave Recovery, we aim to help you recover through the entire treatment process. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a type of treatment for substance use disorders that combines...
Addiction is a disease with devastating repercussions that often extend to family and loved ones. At Lake Ave Recovery, we understand that addiction is a delicate topic that should...