What Are Synthetic Drugs and Why Are They So Dangerous Years ago, there were only a handful of recognized drugs. Pot, cocaine, heroin and LSD are all substances that have been recognized for generations. In the late 1900s, Molly, ecstasy, and MDMA started getting mixed into things, and new concoctions were born almost ... Read More
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The After Detox Detox: Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
The After Detox Detox: Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome The detox process is uncomfortable and painful. But for patients who are dependent on certain drugs (like alcohol and benzodiazepines), it can be fatal if not done properly. Individuals are relieved when the process is over and the intense symptoms of withdrawal ... Read More
Inhalant Abuse: Getting High with Household Products
Inhalant Abuse: Getting High with Household Products Drugs that cause addiction aren’t always bought right off the street from the pockets of a drug dealer. The horrific reality that many parents don’t understand is that there are addictive substances in everyday household products. Inhalants are addictive chemicals ... Read More
Simultaneously Treating OCD and Addiction
Treating OCD and Addiction Simultaneously Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety disorder that is debilitating for those that live with its symptoms from day to day. It affects a person's ability to perform daily tasks and seems to control all areas of life. Unfortunately, many undiagnosed individuals do ... Read More
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together One out of five people that experience an anxiety or mood disorder also suffers from an alcohol or drug addiction. Panic disorder, a kind of anxiety disorder, is commonly seen amongst people in treatment seeking help for addiction. Severe panic disorders can leave a ... Read More
The Combination of Schizophrenia and Addiction in Treatment
The Combination of Schizophrenia and Addiction in Treatment Almost half of the individuals that seek treatment for an addiction have a concurring mental health issue. About one percent of the American population suffers from Schizophrenia. When left untreated, this mental illness can result in increased drug use and ... Read More
How to Protect Your Sobriety in Early Recovery
The Best Steps to Take in Early Recovery to Protect Your Sobriety There's only one goal in early recovery: Stay sober. While recovery should be taken one day at a time, the more days you get, the stronger you'll be in the long run. Although relapse is always a risk, there are things you can do in early recovery to ... Read More
The Brain Science Behind Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is alarmingly common among U.S. adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) binge drinking is actually the most common pattern of excessive alcohol use in the nation. Binge drinking is defined by the National Institute and Alcoholism as being a pattern of drinking that ... Read More
