Analgesic opioids — known commercially as Vicodin and Norco, among others — are a fairly common prescription. Vicodin is available as oral tablets or solutions that contain between 5 and 10 mg of hydrocodone and between 300 and 325 mg of acetaminophen (paracetamol), optimized for temporary pain relief. These drugs ... Read More
Getting Through Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms
Updated March 8th, 2020 Heroin is known for its extremely addictive qualities and is notoriously difficult to quit. There are a number of harrowing, even exaggerated, depictions of withdrawal in TV, film and other media. Consequently, heroin and other opiates have developed a reputation for being very difficult to ... Read More
Why Shots Can Be Dangerous
Alcohol poisoning is an emergency, can be deadly and requires immediate medical treatment. If you are with someone who has been drinking and becomes sick, cannot control body functions, or slips into unconsciousness, call 911 immediately. Drinking is common during social activities, including sporting events, ... Read More
Spiritual Affirmations and Mantras for Recovery
When you're battling addiction and on the road to recovery, anything that builds your self-confidence and helps you take that next step is important. One of the ways you can do this is by using healing affirmations and mantras daily to build and strengthen your mental health and confidence. By repeating positive ... Read More
Egosyntonic and Egodystonic Behaviors in Psychotherapy
Updated January 24, 2025 Addiction is a complex disease that impacts all aspects of your life. It affects you physically, emotionally, spiritually and psychologically, causing you to change how you think, feel and act. When you're struggling with addiction to a particular substance like heroin, alcohol, opiates, ... Read More
10 Truths About Detoxing at Home
For those living with addiction to drugs or alcohol, eventually, there comes a breaking point. That might mean the loss of a job or a relationship, getting into legal trouble, or showing dangerous physical withdrawal signs. While some may continue to abuse substances, others may see this kind of tragic turn of events ... Read More
How Long Does an Alcohol Detox Take?
It's not unusual for adults to have a drink after a long day at work, with a meal, or socially at a party. For most people, this means one drink — two at the most. However, for some other people, one or two drinks are only the start. Many of these people have alcohol use disorder (AUD). A significant number of people ... Read More
Cocaine Trends and Statistics (2024)
Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive substance that comes from the leaves of the South American coca plant. While it has limited medical use in the United States, it's one of the most popular recreational drugs for the intense high it produces. Unfortunately, it's also one of the more dangerous recreational ... Read More
