Dexedrine Abuse and Addiction Treatment of the ADHD Medication
Jun 30, 2023Read →
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Trazodone Addiction: Causes, Effects, and Treatment Options
If you’ve never been diagnosed with depression, there’s a good chance that you’ve never heard of Trazodone. This drug is an antidepressant that is commonly used to treat people who are suffering from a major depressive disorder. It’s also sometimes prescribed for insomnia and for
Jun 29, 2023Read →
NyQuil Abuse: Risks and Consequences
Almost everyone has taken NyQuil at some point in their lives for a severe cold or for flu symptoms. It’s helpful to alleviate symptoms like sneezing, sore throat, headache, minor aches and pains, fever, and runny nose. It’s also popular because, in addition to helping with sympt
Jun 1, 2023Read →
Addiction and the Tragic Legacy of the 27 Club
What is the 27 club? Have you heard of the 27 Club? This is one club that you don’t want to join. The 27 Club comprises famous people who died at the young age of 27. Most of the 27 Club members are musicians, but the list also includes actors, comedians, and other performers. Th
May 29, 2023Read →
Black Tar Heroin Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
You’ve heard of heroin, but have you heard of black tar heroin? This cruder form of heroin is common in the United States, particularly west of the Mississippi River. Because people think that it’s not as strong as regular heroin, people tend to use larger dosages of black tar he
May 1, 2023Read →
Lunesta Withdrawal, Abuse and Addiction Treatment
Many people have never heard of the drug Lunesta, but some people know it all too well and find themselves struggling with dependency on it. This drug is prescribed to treat insomnia, and it has helped thousands of people to get the sleep that they need. However, it also has a ve
May 1, 2023Read →
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
Mar 29, 2023Read →
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
Feb 1, 2023Read →
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 diagno
Jan 27, 2023Read →
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, se
Jan 9, 2023Read →
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 recove
Jan 5, 2023Read →
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 repl
Dec 9, 2022Read →
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 insp
Nov 18, 2022Read →
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 Rap
Nov 10, 2022Read →
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?
Nov 9, 2022Read →
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
Nov 2, 2022Read →
What is a Transfer Addiction?
Many people tend to believe that if someone has managed to recognize that they had a problem, sought help for their addiction, found the help they needed, and managed to stick to the path of recovery for that addiction for a while, they are in the clear. Sure, many people experie
Oct 31, 2022Read →
Polysubstance Abuse Disorder: Definition, Sings and Treatment
What is Polysubstance Abuse or Polydrug Abuse? Polysubstance abuse is the term used when an individual is physically and/or psychologically addicted to multiple drugs. Polysubstance abuse is relatively common in the drug-dependent populace, and often occurs when multiple drugs ar
Oct 31, 2022Read →
What is Kratom? Benefits and Withdrawal Symptoms
Just a few years ago, hardly anyone had heard of kratom, and although many people still have never heard of this substance, it is becoming better known and is appearing in the media nationwide. Why? Well, some people consider it a natural miracle drug and sing its praises for its
Oct 8, 2022Read →
Oxycodone vs. OxyContin: What is the Difference?
By now, most people in the United States and even around the world are aware of the opioid epidemic in America. Over the past few decades, many thousands of people have developed dependencies on opioids; many thousands have died as a result. Although our country is working hard t
Sep 30, 2022Read →
GHB Drug Abuse, Addiction, and Withdrawals
Many people have not even heard of the drug GHB. Others use it daily. Although some people associate this drug with date rape, it has some positive medical applications, and it is also used as voluntarily as a recreational drug. Unfortunately, some of the people who begin using G
Sep 30, 2022Read →
Ibogaine Therapy for PTSD
Ibogaine Therapy for PTSD and Addiction It’s not surprising that in many cases, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and addiction go hand in hand. In fact, according to the post, as many as 50% of people who have survived violent or abusive trauma report alcohol use disorders.
Sep 4, 2022Read →
Adderall Mood Swings Abuse and Detox
Adderall® abuse and mood disorders are a dangerous combination, one which may cause serious health complications.
Aug 29, 2022Read →
Alcohol is a Stimulant True or False?
Way back when you were in high school health class, the teacher told you all about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. He or she probably told you some things that were true and some things that were false, but there’s a good chance that you were at least told about the differences
Aug 29, 2022Read →