Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Up to 50 percent of American adults experience at least occasional inability to sleep, while roughly 10-15 percent of the public suffers from chronic insomnia. When sleep disorders like insomnia get in the way of your ability to function, your doctor might ... Read More
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Common Warning Signs of a Relapse
No one's path in life is typically linear. There will be times when challenges occur, leading to what feels like taking a step backward. And a relapse can sometimes feel like a disheartening misstep from the progress that's been made. This is why you never want anyone you know to experience a relapse. Knowing relapse ... Read More
What Are Poppers, Are They Illegal, and How They’re Not What You Think
See more details about Poppers, or Alkyl Nitrites, in our new blog. It is widely known that huffing is really bad for you. Like really bad. Inhaling organic solvents or propellants to get high is not new, but these new products being sold as “poppers” and distributed throughout the U.S., primarily to men who have sex ... Read More
Slip vs. Relapse: Is There A Difference?
How long does recovery last? What counts as a slip vs. a relapse? What is relapse, or freelapse? There's a lot of disagreement in the addiction treatment and recovery space about whether you can ever actually be cured of addiction. On the clinical side, most people say no — once you're in recovery, you're fighting a ... Read More
The Off-Label Overprescription of Some Drugs
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the use of drugs for specific health conditions. Some drugs, however, can be used "off label," meaning a doctor prescribes them for a different condition than its originally approved use or at a different dosage. Prescribing off-label is perfectly ... Read More
Actor Cary Grant’s Surprising Experience with LSD
From the late 1930s to the early 1960s, the name of Cary Grant was synonymous with the debonair leading man of Hollywood's golden age. Coming up through the studio system, Grant starred in some of the most successful films of the Silver Screen era, such as Bringing Up Baby, Arsenic and Old Lace and An Affair to ... Read More
What’s an Addiction Feedback Loop?
For a long time, people viewed substance use disorder (SUD) as a sign of poor self-control, evidence of a weak will and a symptom of bad behavior. These negative attitudes contributed to the spread of misinformation about addiction, making it difficult for people struggling with it to admit their problems and seek ... Read More
Yawning + Other Odd Signs of Alcohol Withdrawal
Many people who want to stop drinking worry about withdrawal symptoms. Knowing what to expect and understanding how your medical team can help you manage your symptoms can make the decision to enter a detox program easier. Below, we'll outline some of the more unusual symptoms you may experience when you stop drinking ... Read More
