Pecan Haven Blog

A substance called tianeptine has been gaining popularity due to its potential for abuse and addiction. This substance was originally developed as a treatment for depression, and is often marketed as an antidepressant or dietary supplement. However, although it may...

The conversation about medical marijuana has changed drastically throughout the past few decades. Within recent years, it has gained significant public attention, and with that attention comes plenty of questions. We believe it’s important to provide accurate...

Opioid addiction is a uniquely complex and challenging condition that profoundly affects individuals and their families. Chances are high that if you haven’t personally struggled with opioid addiction, you know someone who has– which means that you know how difficult...

Recovery from addiction is an intensely challenging journey. It requires dedication, support, and personal resilience. During the process of recovery, individuals will inevitably experience various triggers and challenges. The urge to smoke is certainly one of these,...

Recovering from alcohol addiction is a difficult journey that requires a lot of dedication and resilience. This is true of recovery from any substance, but alcohol is the most prevalent substance in our society– and therefore often the most difficult to avoid. While...

At this point, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, and that quitting smoking is great for your health. Anti-smoking campaigns have been around for years, so we’re equipped with the information– but putting it into practice is another matter entirely....

Substance abuse can wreak havoc on just about every single part of an individual’s life– it’s nearly impossible to maintain a normal life when actively abusing substances. While substance abuse may require you to forego many things in your life, your productivity...

Seeking recovery from addiction requires a lot of courage. If you stick with it, it can be a transformative journey that brings a lot of amazing things into your life. However, it’s important to acknowledge how difficult the road to long-lasting sobriety can be....

Substance abuse among teenagers is a particularly serious problem– it has all of the usual harmful consequences of addiction, combined with serious long-term effects on developing minds’ health, education and overall wellbeing. Substance abuse programs tailored for...

Addiction is a serious enough problem that just about everyone in the United States knows someone who’s been seriously affected by it. Part of the reason why this issue is so pervasive is its complexity. There’s no easy, simple solution to immediately help someone...