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The conversation around kratom has been heating up in recent years. Once considered a relatively niche herbal supplement, kratom has grown in popularity across the United States. While many people view it as “natural” or even safer than opioids, public health experts have raised concerns about one of its compounds: 7-hydroxymitragynine, often shortened to 7-OH.

As cannabis has become legal for recreational use in more states, edible products — gummies, chocolates, baked goods and infused drinks — have grown quickly in popularity. They’re often marketed as discreet, smoke-free alternatives to smoking, which leads many people to assume they’re safer. The reality is more complicated. Edibles do avoid the respiratory risks

The term “luxury rehab” appears frequently in addiction treatment advertising, but what does it actually mean? With some rehab centers marketing themselves as luxury facilities, it’s important to understand what distinguishes these programs from standard treatment options and whether the premium price tag translates to better outcomes. Understanding what defines luxury treatment can help you

What is a ‘Recovery Coach’? A recovery coach is a trained peer mentor who supports individuals in early or ongoing recovery from substance use. Unlike therapists or doctors, recovery coaches don’t provide clinical treatment—instead, they focus on encouragement, accountability, and helping people navigate the daily challenges of staying sober. They act as guides and motivators,

If you’ve watched a family member struggle with substance abuse, you may have wondered, “Is addiction genetic?” This question weighs heavily on many minds, especially when addiction seems to run through generations like an unwelcome inheritance. The concern is understandable — nobody wants to feel doomed by their DNA. The good news is that while

As a parent, worrying about your child’s safety never really goes away. The teenage years can be especially stressful, as teens are often exposed to new risks such as peer pressure, drugs and alcohol. If you’re concerned your teenager may be experimenting with drugs, one of the first steps you might consider is checking your

How many rehab centers are in the United States, and where are they? To answer with the freshest numbers available, we analyzed SAMHSA’s 2024 National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey — the federal government’s most recent facility-by-facility count of the nation’s treatment system. It identifies nearly 17,800 substance use treatment facilities nationwide. But

Cocaine is rarely sold in its pure form. On the street, it’s usually cut with other substances to stretch supply, boost profits or change its effects. This means most people who use cocaine are also taking in unknown additives — sometimes harmless powders, but often toxic chemicals or dangerous drugs like fentanyl. Knowing what cocaine

Approximately 2.3 million people in the United States over age 12 sought treatment in 2023 for problems related to alcohol use, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Participation in a 12-step program is often part of this treatment. Joining a 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous can sometimes feel like being

For more than 50 years, the United States has waged a “War on Drugs,” yet substance misuse remains a major public health crisis. Each year, millions of Americans struggle with addiction to illicit drugs or the misuse of prescription medications, and more than 100,000 people die from drug overdoses. While every state faces substance use