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Isolation in Addiction

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…

Can You Overdose on Ritalin?

Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Substance Abuse, Treatment

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…

What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?

Addiction, Alcohol, Sober

What 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, Veterans

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…

How to Achieve Librium Withdrawal Safely

Addiction, Detox

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…

Coming Down Off Heroin

Addiction, Heroin, Treatment

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,…

Understanding the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Health to Manage Your Addiction

Addiction, Guest Blog, Mental Health

Research 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, Recovery

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…

What Are Dope Sick Symptoms?

Addiction, Detox, Heroin, Holistic, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Rehab, Treatment

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…

14 Signs of a High Functioning Alcoholic

Addiction, Alcohol, Relapse Prevention

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…

What to Do When Accused of Drinking Alcohol at Work

Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment

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…

How to Sober Up from Drugs or Alcohol Safely

Addiction, Sober, Substance Abuse

When learning that someone is ready to sober up from drugs or alcohol, following cheers of delight the assumption is that this simply involves discontinuing substance use. A general lack of understanding about the science of addiction is at…

Drug Induced Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Treatment

The symptoms of bipolar disorder, namely the extreme mood swings that characterize the mood disorder, can actually be induced by certain drugs or alcohol. While bipolar disorder remains a mysterious mental illness, as science has not definitively…

Doctors who Specialize in Benzo Withdrawawl

Highly Experienced Doctors Who Specialize in Benzo Withdrawal

Addiction, Detox, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Rehab

One hundred and twenty-seven million prescriptions. That is how many prescriptions have been filled in the U.S. for the wildly popular drug class, benzodiazepine—commonly referred to as “benzos”—according to the Drug Enforcement…