Completing an addiction treatment program means setting yourself up for the next stage of life – recovery. Maintaining your newfound recovery is strongest when your transition from treatment is smooth and conducive to your sobriety. Unfortunately, the environments and situations you return to when leaving treatment may not be ideal. You may have to return […]
Read MoreNowadays, access to drugs is everywhere. Some substances have been used for years. One of the stimulants that have been used by many is cocaine. Think of the sex, drugs, and rock n roll era – many of the world’s most famous rock stars used cocaine, and they were not shy about admitting it. Back […]
Read MoreMeth, which is short for methamphetamine, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is a stimulant that speeds up the body system. It may be typically used as a pill or a powder, but names for it vary. It can be referred to as meth, speed, or crystal, but the list of street […]
Read MoreThe term “crossfading” most frequently refers to the effects of using different substances simultaneously. Among younger people, that includes using alcohol and marijuana at the same time. To some, the idea of using alcohol and marijuana simultaneously may not seem all that dangerous, but there is almost no way for someone to know how their […]
Read MoreIt is no secret that there is an ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States. Since the late 1990s, there have been three waves of opioid overdose deaths from prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids. Most recently, in the third wave, starting in the early 2010s, fentanyl has started taking a hold on the American population. More […]
Read MoreSeeing someone you care about struggling with drug or alcohol addiction can be heartbreaking. Unfortunately, no matter how many times you tell them to stop, it can often fall on deaf ears due to the complexities of addiction. You do not need to throw your hands in the air and admit defeat if you truly […]
Read MoreWhen you are struggling with addiction and want to seek help, it is vital to ensure you are looking at facilities and organizations that care. Due to the number of drug and alcohol detox centers in the United States, you are bound to find a mixture of good and bad facilities. Finding a good drug […]
Read MoreCannabis is often considered a safe drug because there is not a risk of overdose. That does not mean you can smoke to your heart’s content and be fine. Using too much cannabis can feel frightening rather than relaxing. Using too much of it is not safe or pleasant. Cannabis use disorder is a recognized […]
Read MoreRegardless of addiction status, most people have experienced a hangover at least once in their lives. A hangover is unpleasant, to say the least, but it is a lot more than that. Sure, a hangover is your body’s response to too much alcohol, but it is not that simple. In fact, a hangover can be […]
Read MoreAlcohol addiction should not be taken lightly. Just because alcohol is not an illegal substance does not mean it cannot do irreparable damage to your body and mind. When you are struggling with alcoholism, it is so important to seek help and enter recovery. Before you dive into a rehab program, you need to detox […]
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