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 […]
Addiction vs. Dependence: What is the Difference in Drug Abuse?
When talking about drug and alcohol problems, most people use the terms “addiction” and “co-dependency” interchangeably, but they are actually two different things. Often these two different problems do go hand in hand and are both present in a person, but other times they can manifest independently of each other. Knowing the differences between these […]
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 […]
Bath Salts Drug: Effects, Abuse and Health Dangers
You may have heard about the drug bath salts before, but you may not know much about this substance. Or, you may know a lot about the bath salts drug, either from personal experience or due to the fact that a loved one is a bath salts drug user. Either way, you probably don’t know […]
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 experience minor relapses, but if […]
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 are stacked together in an attempt to enhance their effects or mitigate withdrawal or tolerance to […]
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 ability to treat pain, inspire […]
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 to get this epidemic under control, many […]
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 GHB for fun soon find that they […]