You have probably heard that the U.S. is in an opioid epidemic, but you might not realize what that means, who it affects and what factors are involved. You may have even taken a prescription medication containing hydrocodone on your doctor’s orders without realizing it was an opioid, only to experience withdrawal symptoms after your…
Chinese practitioners have used acupuncture for more than 2,500 years to treat everything from digestive disorders to migraines. However, doctors have only recently begun using it to treat dependency issues. Acupuncture for addiction treatment is beneficial to clients in a number of ways. Here are just a few of them: How Acupuncture Works Acupuncturists believe…
Many people rely on pain medicine to help them deal with chronic pain, but that is far from the only way to help manage your pain. There are many other options available to you, whether you choose to get help from a chronic pain treatment center or try to manage it yourself. Here are three…