A woman worried about identifying a fentanyl addiction

Identifying a Fentanyl Addiction

Fentanyl is a highly addictive, synthetic drug. Doctors often prescribe these medications to people in acute pain situations where they are resistant to traditional opioids. These painkillers are nearly 100 times more potent than morphine, requiring just a small amount of the substance to offer most people relief. Therefore, identifying a fentanyl addiction is of…

A person experiencing effects of alcohol on the body

Effects of Alcohol on the Body

Alcoholism is an addiction, but it does not have to rule your life. Because drinking is legal and socially acceptable, if not encouraged, it can quietly take control of your life. The move from alcohol use to abuse to dependency can be insidious. San Antonio Recovery Center has professional, compassionate staff with experience in treating…

A patient going through the stages of substance abuse treatment

Stages of Substance Abuse Treatment

For centuries, medical teams have questioned what therapies are best suited for substance use disorders (SUDs). Then in 2006, the National Quality Forum published a document specifying the seven practices that organization found most effective in substance abuse treatment. Marcie Bough, Pharm.D., senior manager of practice development and research for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)…