Northpoint Washington Addiction News and Stories
FDA Approves Dsuvia for Treating Acute Pain
News that the FDA approved Dsuvia, an opioid 5 to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, at the end of 2018 has made headlines [...]
Kim Kardashian Reveals Use of Party Drugs
DISCLAIMER: On a recent episode of her reality television show, Kim Kardashian casually mentioned that she had used Ecstasy in the past. Here, we [...]
Amanda Bynes: 4 Years Sober!
DISCLAIMER: Amanda Bynes’ history of odd behavior and personal struggles have been well-documented, both in the media and her own social media accounts. Now, [...]
The Challenges of Recovery During the Holidays
"Though the holiday season is a festive time, and alcohol can be an ever-present element of the festivities, it can also be an emotionally [...]
The Dark Night Of The Soul: A Survival Guide
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” ~ Robert [...]
Guns N’ Roses Slash on Overcoming Addiction
DISCLAIMER: As a member of the “most dangerous band in the world”, Slash and the other members of Guns N’ Roses lived a well-documented [...]
Unfathomable Amounts: How Much Does Drug Rehab Really Cost in WA State?
The last thing you want to think about when it comes to an addiction problem is how much does drug rehab cost? It might [...]
25 Dangerous Drugs and Their Street Names
Kids these days. That’s what plenty of people think when the subject of drugs comes up. However, kids these days really aren’t that different [...]
Big Pharma, Big Lies: Report Claims Purdue KNEW OxyContin Was Addictive
What did Big Pharma know and when did they know it? Purdue Pharma has long denied that it knew about and tolerated widescale abuse [...]
The Power of Positive Thinking in Recovery
Positive thinking can enhance the effectiveness of addiction treatment. It can also increase your chances of getting sober and staying abstinent. After all, addiction [...]
