Is alcohol a downer or upper? Addictive substances are typically classified as either uppers or downers. These terms refer to the physical and mental reactions an individual experiences when intoxicated by a specific substance. As stimulants, uppers produce an increase in energy, focus, and confidence while downers act as depressants, causing lethargy, euphoria, and pain…
Is alcohol a stimulant? This is a common question that many people have. More than 85% of Americans report having consumed alcohol at some point in their lives. There’s a good chance that alcohol is so popular because it is such a pleasant way to unwind. To understand how alcohol impacts your life, you must…
After getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you might be wondering if your life is over. You’ve probably heard that a DUI conviction is pretty serious, and in most cases, they are. It’s no secret that the social consequences of getting caught drinking and driving can have a negative impact on your future….
When you combine two or more drugs or drink alcohol with drugs in order to alter the effects, it is known as polysubstance abuse. Quite simply, if you choose to do this, it is like playing Russian Roulette. In order to talk about what happens when you combine alcohol and Xanax, we must first talk…
If you have acknowledged that you are an alcoholic and you realize that you need to do something about it, we applaud you. Going through alcohol detox program should be the next logical step in your plan. However, many people wonder why they can’t just stay at home in their pjs and detox in the…
Living with alcoholism is damaging to yourself and to the people around you. If you have made the wise choice to let go of alcohol, and have gone through detox, you may be worried about experiencing a relapse. If you do, do not worry because you are not alone. Nobody is perfect, so you shouldn’t…
Opiates and alcohol affect an individual in unique ways. Although they are both considered depressants, which slow functions and interactions in the human body, these addictive substances are largely a danger to a person’s health and overall wellbeing. However, alcohol and opiates can become even more dangerous when consumed by an individual at the same…
Living with alcoholism is not easy. It can affect one’s health, occupation, and especially their social life. Sadly, alcoholism never affects just one person though. Oftentimes, an individual’s alcoholism will affect those around them; this can include their co-workers, friends, and worst of all, their family. In many cases, an alcoholic may also be a…
If you are addicted to marijuana, you may not think that it is as bad as being an alcoholic. Whether this is true or not, it doesn’t take away from the fact that you have become dependent on a drug, that has its own list of damaging side effects. We at Knoxville Recovery Center drug…
Many factors contribute to how addictive a substance is, and how likely it is that an individual will become addicted. Factors of addiction include potency and availability of the drug, a person’s genetic make-up, environment, mental wellbeing, and personal development. Once addiction develops, it can be extremely challenging to quit taking the substances because addictive…
