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Adderall Overdose Psychosis

The Dangers of the “Study Drug” Adderall is a prescription drug designed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. In the past decade it has also been labeled “the study drug.” Adderall is known to stave off sleep and increase energy levels. These…

Rates of Alcohol Abuse Rising During COVID-19

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment

People are drinking to relieve boredom and stress during the pandemic. It wasn’t shocking at all when news reports emerged last April that alcohol sales had tripled since the lockdowns started. People were afraid of this unknown, unseen…

The Dangers of Skin Abscess from Injecting Heroin

Addiction, Drug Treatment, Heroin, Opiate, Substance Abuse

Heroin use has risen in great numbers as opiate abuse exploded in recent years. The intense high that people using synthetic opioids enjoyed has driven people to seek out a cheaper option. This is why heroin use has been on the increase of late. Drug…

Quitting Alcohol Before It Becomes a Problem

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment

Pay Attention to Your Gut If You Think You Have a Drinking Problem How easy it is to be in a state of denial. Your instincts tell you that you are drinking too much, but your brain refuses to accept it. Instead, you continue drinking more…

Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms Next Day and Beyond

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Detox, Dual Diagnosis, Rehab, Treatment

Understanding the Dangers of Binge Drinking Alcohol poisoning can happen when someone consumes a large amount of alcohol over a short period of time. The college campus has been the scene of many tragic deaths that occurred due to binge drinking.…

Eyes of a Heroin Addict

Addiction, Heroin, Withdrawal

Know the Signs of Heroin Addiction The eyes tell the story. Just by looking at someone’s eyes you can spot the signs of opiate use. Of all the telltale signs, the eyes reveal the most. The eyes of a heroin addict are quite unique. Someone…

Why Do My Teeth Hurt After Smoking Ice?

Drug Treatment, Meth, Side Effects

Meth Mouth is a Serious Effect of Meth Addiction Methamphetamine, also known as Ice, is a highly addictive synthetic stimulant. Ice can be smoked, snorted, or injected. One of the worst effects of meth addiction is a condition known as “meth…

5 Things You Need to Know About Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Guest Blog, Treatment

Many people who suffer from addiction also suffer from different kinds of mental health disorders. Based on research, over half of the total population of individuals with addiction has a diagnosable mental health concern. In most cases,…

N.A. Meetings and Residential Treatment

Addiction, Substance Abuse, Telemental Health, Treatment

Attempting to battle drug addiction without treatment and support is like marching up the down escalator. Eventually you will tire of your futile efforts and be carried back down into the addiction. Without professional help and social support…

Relieving Ritalin Withdrawal

Adderall, Addiction, Treatment

Ritalin is a prescription medication used to treat people diagnosed with ADHD or narcolepsy. While it can be highly effective in helping individuals manage the symptoms of these disorders, the drug also has a high potential for abuse. Ritalin,…

Drinking Too Much Alcohol Symptoms

Alcohol Treatment, Detox, Rehab

Even if you do not outwardly admit you have an alcohol problem, the nagging voice in your head is trying to get your attention. While it is natural to ignore the warnings that you have been drinking too much alcohol, symptoms of an alcohol use…

Where Do I Get Help for Alcohol Abuse

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Recovery, Treatment

Problem drinking can creep up slowly. In fact, what might have started off as a timely intervention for managing stress, say with a cocktail after work, can surprise you when you suddenly realize that your single cocktail has slowly multiplied…

Soma Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms

Addiction, Treatment, Withdrawal

It’s the same old story. Soma is yet another prescription medication that was said to be safe and non-habit forming…until it was discovered that it is indeed prone to abuse and addiction. Soma is a popular muscle relaxant that is prescribed…

Effects of Fentanyl-Laced Heroin

Addiction, Heroin, Substance Abuse

Heroin use began to surge about a decade ago, creeping into just about every nook and cranny of society. Then around 2014 there was a sudden surge in overdose deaths, initially attributed to heroin. Eventually, it became known that this spike…

Is Alcohol a Depressant?

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. When alcohol is consumed it has a sedating effect on the body, causing a sense of calm and relaxation. Some of the initial effects of minimal alcohol ingestion are quite pleasant, such as feeling…