Addiction Resources Blog
COVID-19 Preventative Measures
The Freedom Center continues to provide essential substance use disorder services for individuals impacted by addiction during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We are currently accepting patients for our Partial Hospitalization Program with 24 Hour...
Why Should I Attend Treatment During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The Coronavirus (otherwise known as COVID-19) is a pandemic that is taking the world by storm. Days go by and there seems to be no end in sight; this disease is claiming the lives of thousands throughout the world. This strikes panic into the hearts of many who wonder...
Dependence vs. Addiction
To many individuals, addiction and dependence may seem interchangeable; this, however, is far from the truth. The difference is somewhat tricky to comprehend because some define the two differently or completely disregard them concerning substance use disorder....
Alcohol Addiction and How it Affects You in the Workplace
How Does Alcohol Addiction Affect You? Addiction is a brain disease, and as such, its effects can literally rewire the brain. The substance use disorder can damage multiple areas of the brain with time. This includes areas responsible for judgment, decision-making,...
What is FMLA? How Can it Help Me Get Addiction Treatment?
What is FMLA? The Family Medical Leave Act gives covered employees the right to unpaid, job-protected leave for specific health reasons. It allows them to continue getting group health insurance coverage the same way they would if they had not taken leave....
How Do You Get a Court-Ordered Drug and Alcohol Assessment?
What is a Drug and Alcohol Assessment? So, what is a drug and alcohol assessment exactly? A court-ordered substance abuse evaluation is an in-depth look into the scale of one's substance use to make a diagnosis and recommendations for treatment. These evaluations look...
Why Seek Addiction Treatment in Maryland?
Does Addiction Have A Cure? If you are looking for addiction treatment in Maryland or anywhere else, the first step is understanding that addiction is, in fact, an illness. It is considered a substance use disorder of the brain, and just like any other, it requires...
The Opioid Epidemic and How It Is Affecting Maryland
The Opioid Epidemic in Maryland Opioids, also called opiates, are drugs that come from the opium poppy plants and their compounds. These substances work by acting directly on opioid receptors of the brain, also called "pleasure receptors", changing how the brain...
Heroin Addiction Maryland: Startling Facts and Statistics
How Bad Is The Problem: A Short History The heroin crisis in Maryland and in the United States officially started at the beginning of the 2010s decade. Before heroin, the opioids causing intoxication and overdose cases the most were prescription opioids, but even...
What Are The Differences Between PHP and IOP Treatment?
Looking for addiction treatment that fits your schedule? Consider a partial hospitalization program (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP). Both offer flexibility and fewer restrictions on patients while still providing access to invaluable medical and...