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. Other studies differ slightly but not drastically; many […]
Heroin Addiction: Symptoms and How to Help
Heroin addiction is a serious issue and one that can be incredibly difficult to overcome. Recent studies found that the number of people who admitted to using heroin doubled in less than 10 years, making it one of the most rapidly growing addictions in the United States. Trying to identify the symptoms of someone on […]
Adderall Mood Swings Abuse and Detox
Adderall® abuse and mood disorders are a dangerous combination, one which may cause serious health complications.
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 between the […]
Suboxone Side Effects, Addiction and Myths
The opioid epidemic is out of control. It has been for a while, and it continues to be. On average, 115 Americans die each day from opioid overdoses, and although there are many programs, organizations, and individuals that are working hard to decrease that number, it doesn’t seem to be getting better. The United States […]
What Is Drug Replacement Therapy? The Pros and Cons
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that at this point opiate and opioid abuse in the United States has reached epidemic levels. In fact, the leading national public health institution in our country, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has labeled it as such, and unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to be slowing […]
Ibogaine Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
Although ibogaine is best known for treating addiction to drugs and alcohol, many people also use it for other healing purposes, including issues of co-morbidity, or drug addiction coupled with mental health concerns. Ibogaine for depression, in particular, as well as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a very popular and increasingly more […]
Celebrity Addiction and Recovery Memoirs
There are many celebrities out there who have experienced substance abuse problems and addictions during their careers. Some still struggle with these issues on ongoing basis, but many others have managed to pull themselves out of the darkness. Today, they celebrate many years of living a clean and sober lifestyle and enjoy all of the […]
Mary J Blige – Addiction Recovery
Mary J Blige recently appeared on stage for the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show alongside fellow hip hop icons Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar. Although all but one of these artists is over age 45, together they put on a high-energy show that people across the nation will be talking […]
Ten Signs You Need Help
Many Americans struggle with addiction. In fact, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 14.5 million Americans (5.3%) aged twelve or older experienced alcohol dependency in 2019. 8.3 million (3.0%) had at least one illicit drug use disorder in that same year. According to the National Institute of Health, 10% of US […]