Can You Overdose on Ritalin?
Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Substance Abuse, TreatmentWhat Happens If You Take Too Much Ritalin?
Are prescription stimulants dangerous? Can you overdose on Ritalin?
Just as with other prescription drugs, you can overdose on Ritalin if the dosage is high enough. The stimulant effects of Ritalin…
What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?
Addiction, Alcohol, SoberWhat Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol Timeline
It’s a good idea to plan ahead for detox. Knowing what happens when you stop drinking alcohol helps you prepare mentally.
You may have reached the point when your drinking is harming…
How Do I Stop Taking Drugs?
Addiction, Alcohol, Recovery, Treatment“I Have Tried Everything, But How Do I Stop Taking Drugs Once and For All?”
When someone arrives at the point where they truly want to be freed from drugs, it is likely they have suffered greatly. Being tethered to a substance is like being…
Tricare Accepted Inpatient Rehab for Addiction
Addiction, Treatment, VeteransOur military personnel matter to us all. Putting themselves at the service of our country is a noble calling and should be respected. Whether they are currently active duty or veterans, having available resources to help overcome a substance…
How to Achieve Librium Withdrawal Safely
Addiction, DetoxAs a member of the benzodiazepine family of drugs, Librium use, like Xanax or Ativan, has a high likelihood of leading to dependency. When taken for an extended period of time, individuals who misuse the medication are likely to develop physical…
Coming Down Off Heroin
Addiction, Heroin, TreatmentWhen someone finally arrives at the moment when they are ready to quit heroin they have likely experienced serious and devastating consequences from the addiction. Heroin addiction causes a wide range of serious health and mental health effects,…
Understanding the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Health to Manage Your Addiction
Addiction, Guest Blog, Mental HealthResearch suggests that there’s a strong connection between gut health and mental health, with one study noting that people with depression were missing several key species of gut bacteria. Depression, along with other mental health disorders,…
Dangers of Codeine Addiction and Abuse
Addiction, Cough Medicine, RecoveryCodeine is an opiate medication used for treating pain or suppressing cough. Codeine addiction can occur through an increase in tolerance and dosage of the prescription opioid over time, or due to recreational codeine abuse.
Cough medications…
What Are Dope Sick Symptoms?
Addiction, Detox, Heroin, Holistic, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Rehab, TreatmentIf you've ever heard this term before, you may be wondering, 'what is dope sick?'. The term “dope sick” refers to the condition of experiencing withdrawal symptoms due to opiate addiction. The person may initially discover they are addicted…
14 Signs of a High Functioning Alcoholic
Addiction, Alcohol, Relapse PreventionNot all alcoholics fit the “typical” mold. There are some individuals who manage to hold down high-level professional positions and seem to have it all together, yet they also happen to have a moderate alcohol use disorder. They are able…