The first step is to admit you have a problem. Once a person has accepted they are struggling with alcohol use disorder they can begin the healing process. Alcohol addiction is extremely common in the United States and a leading cause of health problems. The withdrawal symptoms experienced while detoxing from alcohol addiction can be…
There are many signs and symptoms to look out for if a loved one is struggling with depression. Depression is experienced by millions of Americans and is the number one source of disability globally. In many instances, depression is co-occurring with other mental health issues such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Major Depressive Disorder (MDD),…
Admitting that you have an addiction to heroin and you need to do something about it is half of the battle. Detoxing from heroin is the other half. Perhaps you feel that you are ready to take this monumentally important step. Excellent, but before you do, here are 5 things to know before you go…
Opioids and benzodiazepines (benzos) are two of the most commonly abused substances. They are especially dangerous when combined as opiates slow your heart rate and breathing and, when combined with benzos, a person who overdoses may not wake up. If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction to opioids or benzos, we…
Detoxing from cocaine can be scary, and many who are addicted might fear beginning the process of detox whether they’re planning to go through it alone or under the care of an inpatient or medical program. If you or a loved one are planning on beginning a cocaine detox, here are five things that you…
Unfortunately, for millions of adults around the world, some form of trauma affects their everyday life. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about 6% of the population will experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point in their life. While trauma is often beyond a person’s control, treating any resulting PTSD is not….
Any time two or more drugs are taken simultaneously, the risk of adverse consequences, including fatal overdose, is heightened. The act of mixing various substances is referred to as polydrug use and pertains to both illicit substances and prescription drugs. Opioids and benzodiazepines are highly addictive, potent substances that, when combined, can have serious adverse…
Cocaine is a highly addictive illicit substance, and because the drug produces an intense but short-lived euphoric high, many cocaine users take many consecutive doses to maintain and increase their high. Cocaine is also known for having a particularly rough “comedown”— the negative effects, mainly psychological, that a user experiences when the cocaine high ends….
Approximately 19.1% of all US adults have an anxiety disorder. With almost a fifth of all adults experiencing diagnosed anxiety, how can you tell if it’s affecting someone you love, and how can you help? Symptoms of Anxiety Everyone experiences anxiety differently, so it can be hard to spot. Some people are very good at…
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…
