What is DMT? Effects & Facts of Dimethyltryptamine
DMT is a powerful hallucinogen capable of giving users an intense experience. As with other psychedelics, most people probably think it’s a DMT drug with negative side effects. But is DMT dangerous? What people may not know is that there are also benefits that can be found in DMT when taken in the right circumstances. What […]
How to Speak to an Alcoholic About Addiction
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States. According to the 2020 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survery on Drug Abuse and Mental Health, 10.2% of people age 12 and over self-reported that they struggle with an alcohol use disorder. This is not surprising. Alcohol is legal for Americans […]
Vyvanse vs Adderall: What’s the Difference?
Adderall and Vyvanse are very common medications. It’s likely you’ve heard of both of them, and you probably know that they are both prescribed primarily to treat ADHD. Adderall is more common; it’s prescribed five times as often as Vyvanse. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with ADHD, and about six million of those people […]
Gabapentin Side Effects, Abuse, Withdrawal and Treatment
Some people have never even heard of the drug gabapentin, but gabapentin abuse is more common than many might think. Although this drug, also known by its brand name, Neurontin, is an anticonvulsant and sedative medication prescribed for several medical issues, including pain, seizure disorders, and mental health concerns, it is often misused by people […]
12 Best Books on Addiction and Recovery
There are countless books out there on drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation and recovery, and related topics. Although everyone’s story and experience is different and not even science can yet begin to understand all of the complicated aspects and facets of addiction and recovery, there has been much research and effort put forth to study […]
Methadone Addiction and Withdrawal
Methadone Addiction Methadone is a synthetic, long-acting opioid painkiller. It is usually prescribed to people who are already addicted to other opiates, such as heroin, or prescription drugs like Percocet or Oxycontin. When it is used as directed, methadone can effectively replace other opiates. However, it is itself still an opiate and is, therefore, highly […]
Yoga for Recovery: Benefits, Types and Free Classes
Yoga for Recovery Yoga is for EVERYBODY. Yes, everybody – even you! Gone are the days of this incredible, centuries-old mind and body enhancer existing only for latte-toting college girls in tight, stretchy pants, or flexible, New Age guys with odd, hippie-sounding names, or inspiring, Indian ascetics dedicated to a life of 24/7 practice and […]
Prozac and Alcohol: Side Effects and Dangers of Mixing
Serious mental health conditions may require medication as part of the course of treatment. One of the most well-known of these medications is Prozac®, which is the popular brand of the generic drug fluoxetine. While there are other brands of fluoxetine on the market, such as Rapiflux® and Sarafem®, Prozac® is typically prescribed for people […]
Crack vs Cocaine: What’s the difference
Cocaine and crack are drug terms that may be used interchangeably, but there are many notable differences between the two substances. Now, let’s take a look at cocaine and crack, how each drug works, and how to treat both cocaine and crack addictions. What Is Cocaine? Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that is classified […]
How to Repair Your Brain After Drug Use
If you or someone you love has abused or even have just occasionally used drugs, you may be wondering how one might go about repairing his or her brain afterward. It’s certainly no surprise to anyone that drugs are harmful to the brain, and brain damage will occur after prolonged use of any drug. Sometimes […]