Antidepressants and Alcohol: Why Can’t You Drink on Antidepressants
Many people don’t realize how dangerous it can be to take antidepressants and drink alcohol at the same time. Most do know and understand that alcohol is a depressant. However, alcohol consumption is so common in our culture that some don’t take the time to think about the complications that can arise from drinking when […]
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 Long Does Alcohol Stay In Your System?
If you’re someone who drinks alcoholic beverages occasionally or on a regular basis, you may be wondering how long that alcohol stays in your system. How long does alcohol stay in the body? How long does alcohol continue to affect you? Even after the mental and physical effects have dissipated, can alcohol still be detected […]
Dry Drunk Syndrome, Symptoms and Recovery
Have you ever heard someone referred to as a “dry drunk”? You may have heard the term before, but you may not know what it means. Or, you may have some idea of the meaning of the term, but you may not fully understand it. Dry drunk syndrome is an issue that is not uncommon […]
How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System?
Methamphetamine is a very addictive drug, and many people in our country struggle with methamphetamine dependency. This synthetic central nervous system stimulant may seem fun and harmless to users at first, but it’s one of the most addictive recreational drugs that exist. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s 2021 National Survey on Drug […]
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 […]
Hydrocodone vs Oxycodone – What is the Difference?
It’s likely that you’ve heard of both oxycodone and hydrocodone. Both of these painkillers are very common and are frequently prescribed for pain. They are both often misused and abused, but they also provide great relief for patients who need them for acute or chronic pain. They are both prescription opioids, and they are both […]
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 […]