Drugs and alcohol can take a significant toll on your body, especially if they are used for long periods before reaching sobriety. From physical and mental changes to those that affect your emotions and overall well-being, addiction can cause detrimental long-term effects long after the drugs or … [Read more...] about Understanding Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
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Understanding Bipolar and Drug Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse disorder and bipolar disorder are often simultaneously experienced. In fact, those living with bipolar disorder are more likely to experience drug addiction than those without a mental health disorder. Affecting nearly 5.7 million Americans, bipolar disorder is one of the more … [Read more...] about Understanding Bipolar and Drug Addiction Treatment
Early Signs of Cocaine Use: Here’s What You Should Know
Nearly 1.3 million Americans have cocaine use disorder. Cocaine is an illegal substance that acts as a stimulant, causing short bursts of elation and “highs” immediately after taking it. People can either snort or inject cocaine, leading to short- and long-term adverse side effects that can … [Read more...] about Early Signs of Cocaine Use: Here’s What You Should Know
What Is the Drug DMT? Here’s What You Should Know
Although less common than other hallucinogenic drugs, like magic mushrooms or LSD, DMT is an internationally listed Schedule I drug that causes rapid and intense psychedelic highs, which can include visual and auditory hallucinations. Unlike other illegal substances, DMT is not necessarily … [Read more...] about What Is the Drug DMT? Here’s What You Should Know
What Happens to Your Brain When You Stop Drinking? Here’s What You Need to Know
Alcoholism is a chronic and severe disease affecting nearly 15 million Americans aged 12 and older yearly. Whether you’ve been addicted to alcohol for days, months or years, it can affect your entire body, from how you look and feel to how you act and everything in between. In fact, one of the … [Read more...] about What Happens to Your Brain When You Stop Drinking? Here’s What You Need to Know
5 Signs Your Body Is Detoxing
Drugs and alcohol can take a significant toll on your body. From physical and mental changes to those that affect your emotions and overall well-being, they cause detrimental long-term effects long after the highs and lows of the substances are over. Becoming sober is a monumental feat and a step … [Read more...] about 5 Signs Your Body Is Detoxing
How to Stage an Intervention for an Alcoholic
Alcohol is a common beverage at restaurants, social gatherings and events. Although it is very much a part of our mainstream culture, it can cause a lot of harm for many individuals, especially those who become addicted to it. In fact, alcoholism is a serious disease that affects nearly 15 … [Read more...] about How to Stage an Intervention for an Alcoholic
The Four Types of Bipolar Disorder
Mood changes are a normal part of life, but if you experience ones that seem to go from one extreme to the other, it may be an underlying sign of a more serious mental health condition, such as bipolar disorder. Affecting nearly 5.7 million American adults, bipolar disorder is a relatively common … [Read more...] about The Four Types of Bipolar Disorder
5 Myths About Drug Addiction and Recovery Uncovered
Substance use disorder, more commonly umbrellaed as “addiction,” is one of the biggest public health crises of modern times. In fact, overdoses due to addiction are the top cause of accidental death in the United States, killing hundreds of thousands each year. The worst part? Only 1 in 10 people … [Read more...] about 5 Myths About Drug Addiction and Recovery Uncovered
What Is the Opioid Epidemic?
The opioid epidemic, or opioid overdose crisis, is one of the greatest public health problems in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, largely due to the opioid … [Read more...] about What Is the Opioid Epidemic?
