Anica M. first knew something was wrong when she began having trouble driving: “Whenever I was driving, I felt like I was going to black out, and my heart was racing. I’d get headaches.” Anica’s job at the time involved driving eight hours a day, and these episodes soon began to impair her ability to get to work and ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Cocaine Can Be Cut with ______? An Answer Key.
In the United States alone, around 2.2 million people report cocaine use. However, most of the drug that's sold on the street isn't pure cocaine hydrochloride. It's cut with a variety of substances, from harmless fillers such as lactose to dangerous synthetic opioids like fentanyl. In some cases, dealers even use ... Read More
How Therapy for Cocaine Addiction Aids in Recovery
Recovering from cocaine addiction involves more than simply detoxing from the drug – it's a journey that requires learning new habits, coping strategies, and mindsets. While medical detox is an important first step toward healing, it only marks the beginning of long-term treatment. Therapy for cocaine addiction ... Read More
How Edibles Replaced Booze in Professional Sports
Alcohol may have been the drug of choice for your parents and grandparents, but social drinking is declining among younger generations, with edible cannabis and cannabis-infused beverages becoming increasingly popular. For those raised in the years when marijuana was considered taboo, the shifting attitudes toward ... Read More
“Natural” vs. Medical Detox: Key Considerations
When facing addiction, the decision to seek treatment begins with the method of detoxification. As you explore recovery options, you may encounter information about natural drug detox methods that promise a gentler alternative to medical approaches. But what constitutes a natural detox, and how does it compare to ... Read More
Cocaine Cravings: How to Overcome Them
Cocaine is among the most addictive recreational drugs in the world. After just one hit, many individuals quickly progress to repeated use. Unfortunately, even a single dose of the drug can have life-threatening consequences, and repeated use can lead to cocaine addiction and result in physical and mental health ... Read More
“Excoriation”: When Is It Self-Harm?
We've all popped a pimple or picked at a scab. It can be a satisfying feeling, as shown by the fact that YouTube channels are devoted to these topics with hundreds of thousands of followers. But what happens when picking at your skin becomes a compulsion — or even worse, a way to self-harm? Compulsive skin picking, or ... Read More
Replacement Addictions: Common Substitutes and Their Triggers
Since 1999, over 760,000 people have died from a drug overdose. This statistic leads many individuals to seek help for their substance use disorder, but addiction replacement behaviors often emerge during recovery. While replacing one addiction with another may provide temporary relief, it's important to know the facts ... Read More
