Xanax is a highly addictive drug used in treating panic and anxiety disorders. Like many other powerful drugs, mixing Xanax and alcohol intensifies its effects. While an opioid crisis continues to grow in this country, many other drugs also have an impact on the...
Alcohol is easily one of the oldest and most common recreational substances, dating back as far as 7000 BC — and historians surmise that alcoholism is likely to have gone back just as far. But what is it and what causes alcoholism? Those suffering from this affliction...
What Is OxyContin? OxyContin is the most well-known brand name of the drug Oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid medication, which is prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It is usually taken orally, with both immediate release and controlled release...
There are lots of decisions to make once you decide to enter a drug rehab program. To help make the program a success, you need a relapse prevention plan in place early on. Most relapses occur during the first ninety days in recovery. But relapse can happen at any...
Staying sober is a day-to-day struggle for anyone in alcohol or drug addiction recovery. For some, getting through the winter months offers even greater challenges. Colder temperatures lead to more time spent inside. It isn’t unusual for anyone to feel a little “down...
Addiction recovery always begins with detox, and withdrawal symptoms are almost always a part of the detox process. Withdrawal occurs as the addictive substance is removed from your body. These symptoms are unpleasant and sometimes quite dangerous. The inevitability...
Doubts about the effectiveness of drug rehab are one of the top reasons people give for not seeking treatment. Some have already tried and failed. Others have dropped out before completing their rehab program. But even when it takes another try at rehab, it doesn’t...
From news reports to shocking videos on YouTube, Flakka is the latest designer drug on the mind of prevention and recovery experts as well as law enforcement. Also known as gravel or “five dollar insanity,” its addictive nature and devastating mental and physical...
With news reports focusing on the opioid crisis and new designer drugs, such as flakka and bath salts, one can easily forget that other hard drugs still lurk. One of the most dangerous drugs available is crystal meth in Spokane, Washington. Crystal meth is a powerful...
In the past, experts labeled addictions as being either physical or psychological. Today, they recognize several types of addiction. Although different people may share factors that make them vulnerable to addiction, no personality type is immune. What Is Addiction?...
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