Trigger Warning: The following story includes mention of self-harm and overdose. On Christmas Eve in 2018, at the age of 21, Olivia Derr messaged a friend to suggest they both “do so much drugs that we die.” The friend backed out, but Olivia followed through with her intention. She had spent the last several ... Read More
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The Dangers of Combining Cocaine and Alcohol
Why are cocaine and alcohol so frequently combined? If a person gets high from cocaine or drunk from alcohol, why would they need to mix the two drugs? The answer is both simple and complicated: Alcohol is a depressant, and cocaine is a stimulant. When an addict has drunk too much alcohol and wants to "party" some ... Read More
Can Drug Seizures Kill You?
Seizures are a common topic in discussions about substance abuse. Their occurrences are common during withdrawal from several addictive substances, including alcohol and benzodiazepines. But what many people aren't so aware of are seizures caused by other drugs. These can occur as a result of short- and long-term ... Read More
What Drugs Did Bob Dylan Really Do?
The "golden oldies" age of music may have ended decades ago, but the impact of this often drug-fueled music will live on forever. While it wouldn't surprise many to learn that famous musicians from the 1960s had drug habits, the story of Bob Dylan is a bit more complicated. Once thought to be the most protesting ... Read More
5 Health Effects of Long-Term Painkiller Use
Lost in the headlines about the opioid crisis is the fact that painkillers can help treat serious health conditions and improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing moderate to extreme pain. Used properly, under the supervision of a physician, opioids have helped many people deal with chronic health ... Read More
12-Step Supports for Smokers Who Want to Quit
The "12 Steps" may be best known for their use in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. But in actuality the steps, principles and spirituality of the 12-step program have helped many, many people with other problems. Take smoking, for example. The versatility of the AA program means that it can help people with ... Read More
What’s NAD+ Therapy and Does It Work?
A new treatment method advertised to be an all-natural miracle cure for things like Alzheimer's disease and chronic fatigue also claims to be effective in eliminating cravings for drugs and alcohol. It's called NAD therapy, and if these claims are true, it could have major implications in the addiction treatment ... Read More
What Are the Effects of Combining Alcohol and Opiates?
One of the most common substance combinations—opioids and alcohol—is also among the most dangerous. Every year, this combination claims thousands of lives and devastates countless more. Knowing how opiates like oxycodone and alcohol interact with one another can help individuals understand the importance of keeping ... Read More
