One question people often ask when a loved one suffers from alcohol use disorder (AUD) is, “Is alcoholism hereditary?” After all, it is understandable that they might worry that they or another family member could also develop A … Read More
According to Anne Milgram, Adminstrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, fentanyl is the single deadliest drug the U.S. has ever encountered. But what is fentanyl, and what makes it so dangerous? Read on to learn more about this … Read More
Challenging a person’s use of drugs and alcohol is a difficult task, and the first steps toward a sober lifestyle are often inundated with uncertainties, challenges, and change. Detox and withdrawal symptoms can be prevalent, with anx … Read More
Many people start out taking oxycodone as prescribed. However, as the body develops a tolerance to the medication, they can self-medicate and take higher doses to relieve their pain. Unfortunately, this transition to misusing oxycodone can … Read More
When you are ready to take the first steps to recovery and get help with your alcohol or drug addiction, there are some important questions to ask a rehab facility to determine if the treatment center will be a good fit. It is essential to … Read More
One very popular method with marijuana users is to use vaping devices to get high. A variation of vaping marijuana is called dabbing. Dabbing requires using a special vaping device called a dab pen or dab rig. Dabbing has become more trendy … Read More
Addiction to drugs and alcohol impact the lives of millions of Americans every year. Drug use has a detrimental impact on the individual’s mind and body. How do drugs affect the brain? When a person uses drugs, the substance interacts wit … Read More
Metadate is the brand name of the generic methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant that is most often used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate is also the generic component of othe … Read More
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2019 approximately 51.5 million people were living with a mental illness. That means that 1 in every 5 people have some type of mental health disorder such as depression, anxie … Read More
When someone makes the brave decision to finally stop using drugs or alcohol, they may experience physical and psychological symptoms known as withdrawal. Typically, withdrawal symptoms last for only a few days and subside over time, as the … Read More
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