CBD is considered the safe legal cousin of THC, but can CBD show up on a drug test? One Illinois woman claims that she was fired for CBD after the legal supplement made her fail a drug test. Here’s why CBD is risky, especially for drug tests.

CBD is everywhere. You can find it in ointments, vape pens, oil droppers, and even in food products. With the prevalence of CBD nationwide, it has people wondering- is CBD addictive? Banyan Heartland shares the truth about CBD and whether or not it’s addictive.

Doctors in the UK are testing to see if MDMA can treat alcoholism. But how effective is treating alcoholism with psychedelics, and is it safe? Banyan Heartland weighs in on this approach to treating alcoholism with MDMA.

It’s been a year since Mac Miller’s overdose death, and a new criminal complaint in California is holding a Hollywood Hills man accountable for the rapper’s death. Here’s more on the Mac Miller overdose arrest of the alleged drug dealer who, in court documents, is accused of selling the late rapper counterfeit drugs resulting in his overdose.

Scientists have long understood alcohol’s dangers to the body, causing harm to the liver, brain, and other systems. But this hasn’t stopped companies from putting alcoholic drinks in movie theaters and pushing wine as a health drink. No matter how you pour it, alcohol isn’t good for you.

In one 7-year period, nearly 2 billion pain pills flooded Illinois, and the opioid epidemic statistics are even more frightening on a nationwide scale. Here’s what caused the record flood of pain pills in the state, the consequences, and how to get help if you’re struggling with an opioid, heroin, or painkiller addiction.

Chronic substance abuse can have a long-term impact on the mind and body. Visit our Banyan Heartland recovery center here for tips on how to clear brain fog.

Signs of kratom overdose can include similar signs of opioid overdose like shallow breathing. Other symptoms also include seizures and high blood pressure. Here’s what to do if you see signs of kratom overdose.

Many relationships have a degree of codependency, with a give and take between both individuals. But in many relationships, the scales can tip, and things can become unhealthy. When it comes to codependency and addiction, the behaviors can turn into enabling. Banyan Heartland shares signs of an unhealthy codependent relationship and what to do before things go down a darker path.

Banyan Heartland offers yoga for sobriety as one of its holistic treatment approaches. Explore Banyan’s tips for yoga for sobriety, along with information on the benefits of yoga when it comes to staying sober. Don’t fear yoga, get your beginner’s guide for yoga and recovery here.

Many people experience insomnia in recovery after getting sober from drug or alcohol addiction. Banyan Heartland shares tips on how to build a normal sleep schedule after getting sober.

Illinois is joining a handful of other states in legalizing marijuana for recreational use. That being said, there are still marijuana dangers to keep in mind for those who are considering the drug come January 1st, 2020. Recreational marijuana in Illinois is coming, but the safety concerns associated with this drug shouldn’t go up in smoke.

Heroin is a highly addictive drug at the center of the country’s opioid epidemic. Banyan Treatment Center Heartland shares signs of heroin use and addiction so parents, friends, and loved ones of addicts can identify the signs their loved one needs help.

Cocaine seems to have found a new generation of users, with cocaine use and deaths on the rise. Banyan Treatment Center Heartland explores the rise in cocaine use and the dangers of cocaine addiction.

As the opioid epidemic worsens nationwide, communities are struggling with who to blame for overdoses. While big pharma executives and drug dealers are facing lawsuits, some addicts are being prosecuted for drug induced homicide of fatal overdose victims who they used with. Banyan Heartland explores how we got here.

Banyan Treatment Center Heartland is sharing helpful tips for getting back on track with dental care in sobriety.