Does Drug Addiction Destroy Brain Cells?
November 20th, 2019Long-term addiction can have severe outcomes, such as brain damage, and can even result in death. Let's go over the details of how substance abuse affects brain cells and chemistry.
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Mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
Does Neurontin Cause Euphoria?
June 30th, 2020Neurontin acts as a sedative in very high and dangerous doses, sometimes leading to a euphoric feeling similar to marijuana or a low-dose of opiates.
Does Xanax Help With Insomnia?
August 5th, 2020Xanax will ultimately make you very sleepy, however, due to its short half-life, it is not as effective as other medications and has a high risk for dependence and addiction.
Drug Treatment for Addicted Parents
September 2nd, 2019If your parent or family member has an addiction to alcohol or drugs, it is critical that they receive help for their disease to prevent further damage to the familyloved ones, and themselves.
Famous People That Fatally Overdosed
December 16th, 2020Fatal drug overdoses take away people from us regardless of their socioeconomic background, how much money they have, or how famous they are.
What Is a Good Substitute for Benzodiazepines?
August 23rd, 2021We have what you need if you have anxiety or an addiction to benzodiazepines and would like to like to substitute it with something else.
How Addictive is Methamphetamine?
May 29th, 2020The high associated with meth is extremely powerful and intense, and those who use the drug will feel a giant burst of energy and self-confidence as dopamine floods through their brain.
How Does Heroin Abuse Affect Your Organs?
September 13th, 2020Heroin creates a heavy strain on the user's brain, liver, colon, and the cardiovascular system which includes the heart which can lead to severe health problems.
How Long Until You are Addicted to Xanax?
August 8th, 2020How easy is it to become addicted to Xanax, and how many times will it take before an individual develops a life-threatening Xanax dependence?
Is Lorazepam Addictive?
July 3rd, 2020What makes lorazepam and other benzodiazepines so desirable? When taken in large doses, they can produce feelings of relaxation and euphoria.
Mixing Cocaine and Xanax
November 26th, 2019Mixing cocaine and Xanax is especially risky because one is an upper and the other a downer. This is known as polydrug abuse because you're mixing two or more drugs to get high.
5 Myths About Getting Sober
October 21st, 2019There is a lot of hearsay about recovery and addiction, but if you educate yourself a little, you'll see that there are a bunch of myths, and getting sober can bring you a better way of life.
Opiate Withdrawal Timeline
November 21st, 2021Opiates are potent drugs with devastating effects. And, for sure, the process of giving them up can be scary, and even the thought of it might be a little frightening.
Should Overdoses Be Treated as Attempted Suicide?
August 13th, 2019As accidental drug overdoses are on the rise, the question is should a drug overdose be treated as an attempted suicide? We are becoming more informed about the link between overdoses and suicide.
Physical Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment
May 13th, 2020To get the most out of treatment and have the best chance of continuing on the path of recovery, those suffering from substance use disorders must regain good health in all dimensions - mental, emotional, and physical.
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome and Anxiety
May 29th, 2020Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms that men and women in early recovery face and it's often because of PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome).
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome and Depression
June 8th, 2020Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is something that most addicts experience when they stop using drugs, and this can lead to depression.
Psilocybin Mushrooms: Effects, Legality, Drug Classification
April 6th, 2020Psilocybin mushrooms are a group of fungi that are either grown naturally or cultivated and are known as “magic mushrooms” because of their psychedelic effects.
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