Exercise for Busy People in Recovery
We all know how important it is to exercise. There are so many reasons – even beyond the visibly physical – to challenge the body on a regular basis. As someone in recovery, the benefits are even greater for you than they are for other people. Unfortunately, life gets in the way. Even with the […]
Google’s Recover Together
In September of this year, in recognition of National Recovery Month, international tech giant Google launched a new component to its already gigantic imprint on the world. This new development is called Recover Together, and it aims to provide resources that not only address the opioid and overall addiction epidemic in the United States but […]
Coronavirus threat to Recovery
Coronavirus has changed our lives in hundreds of ways over the past few weeks. It’s hard to even guess the many more major life changes we as a nation and society will experience even by the time you read this. Social distancing is a phrase none of us had even heard before just a few […]
James Hetfield in Recovery
If you are a fan of the metal band Metallica, or even if you’re not, you are probably familiar with lead guitarist and front man James Hetfield. James Hetfield has been the leader of this well-known, international band since the group first got together in 1981. His rhythm guitar playing, distinctive voice, songwriting abilities, and […]
The Connection Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Mental illness and substance abuse are serious medical conditions on their own, but when they are combined, they can be debilitating to your health and well-being. Unfortunately, this situation is all too common: Roughly half of the people in the United States who have a mental health disorder also abuse a substance, and that figure […]
Tramadol: Side Effects, Uses, and Treatment
For people living with a painful medical condition that disrupts their daily life, tramadol may seem like a life-saving medication, one that allows them to resume normal function. But tramadol is also considered an opioid analgesic, which means that there are several risks inherent in taking this drug, especially when it’s used improperly. Tramadol uses […]
Amphetamine Drugs Addiction
Ever since amphetamine was discovered in the early 1900s, its use has been marked by a duality in nature. On one hand, it has been used successfully in the treatment and management of certain medical disorders. On the other, it has been used recreationally for purposes other than intended, and its pharmacological effects have been […]
Prednisone and Alcohol: Mixing and Side Effects
Prednisone helps treat a wide variety of ailments, making it a multipurpose medication. As with any prescription drug, however, there are certain precautions that must be taken to ensure the medication doesn’t cause any adverse effects or pose health risks. And, of course, with prednisone, alcohol consumption must be carefully monitored. What is Prednisone? Prednisone […]
Triple C Drug
Teens and young adults who want to get a quick high may try to find it in objects that are hiding in plain sight. Common household items stored in closets or medicine cabinets can be a gateway for a cheap, quick rush: glue, spray paint, cleaning products, and whipped cream cans, to name just a […]
Mixing Lexapro® and Alcohol
For many people, the drug escitalopram is necessary to help them get through each day. Often referred to by its brand name Lexapro®, this medication is prescribed for people who struggle with depression or generalized anxiety disorder. Escitalopram works by changing the chemistry of the brain, which is why, like other medications of its kind, […]