It is no secret that drug and alcohol addiction is a growing crisis in America. As individuals, families, and communities struggle with the toll of…
In recent years, Texas has faced significant challenges with drug addiction, impacting communities across the state. Texas’ major cities are often comprised of smaller cities…
HOW DOES LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY DISCRIMINATION IMPACT HEALTH? Health disparities among LGBTQIA+ people are linked to stigma and discrimination for example: Many LGBTQIA+ people have reported…
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O. WHY HAVE OVERDOSE DEATHS INCREASED? Drug overdose deaths have increased as deaths from fentanyl…
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O. WHAT ARE OPIOIDS? Opioids are a group of drugs that require a prescription and…
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O. WHAT ARE OPIOIDS? Opioids, sometimes referred to as narcotics, are pain medications prescribed by…
Wondering if you can detox while pregnant? The answer is a resounding yes since your fetus is highly susceptible to the impacts of any of…
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O.+ WHAT ARE THE STATISTICS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE? 22.5 million people (8.5% of the U.S.…
WHAT IS TIANEPTINE OR “GAS STATION HEROIN”? Tianeptine is a prescription drug used for depression in some European, Asian, and Latin American countries. It is…
Is Adderall addictive? If you or a loved one has been prescribed this medication, you might be asking this very question. Any medication carries potential…