Isolation in addiction leads to co-occurring depression and increases the risk of suicide. As a substance use disorder slowly but surely begins taking over your life, you will likely find yourself spending more time alone. This is a common sign of addiction, as the substance becomes the number one priority. No longer do you really […]
What 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 often make it primed for abuse. When too much is taken at once, or if the […]
“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 in prison. The drug not only owns your every thought […]
Our 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 use disorder is essential. These brave individuals put their lives on the line for our freedoms […]
As 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 dependence on it. While Librium has legitimate uses for the short-term treatment of anxiety […]
When 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, as well as complete devastation of relationships, career, and finances. Once heroin takes hold of a person’s […]
Codeine 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 that contain codeine are now available only by request or prescriptions, having been removed from the aisles due […]
If 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 to prescription painkillers when they stop taking the pills and begin to feel intense flu-like symptoms. […]
Not 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 to conduct their usual daily tasks and juggle significant stressors without showing the usual signs […]
Times have certainly changed, and for the better. For decades it was considered the norm for executives to imbibe in the office. Many offices even had dedicated liquor cabinets, featuring ornate decanters filled with Scotch whiskey and hi-ball glasses at the ready. Alcohol was considered a kind of social tool, helping executives navigate their business […]
