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13 Warning Signs of Cocaine Overdose and How to Get Help Now

In This Article How Common is Cocaine Overdose? What is Cocaine Toxicity? 13 Signs of a Cocaine Overdose How Much Cocaine Can Cause an Overdose? How to Know if Someone is Overdosing Right Now What …

How Long Does It Take To Detox From Fentanyl?

Fentanyl stands out as one of the most potent synthetic opioids available today. It’s a prescription drug designed to manage severe pain, particularly after surgery or for cancer patients. However, it can also be extremely …

Is Xanax Addictive? Signs, Symptoms, and Statistics of Xanax Addiction

Xanax is often prescribed to manage anxiety. The downside of this treatment is that the drug can be addictive. Patients who take Xanax can become both physically and psychologically dependent on the drug, which can …

A Guide to Understanding Court-Ordered Rehab

The unfortunate reality is that substance use disorder (SUD) can lead us to do things that we would never choose to do while sober, like obtaining a conviction. However, there is an alternative to incarceration: …

What Does It Feel Like to Be High on Meth?

Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug with both short-term and long-term effects—including physical and psychological dependence. With each use of meth, a person can experience both psychological and physical symptoms. Here’s what happens. Psychological Effects of …

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Living With Toxic People in Recovery? How to Cope, Heal and Stay Focused

In This Article What Is Toxic Behavior in Recovery? Toxic Traits to Watch for in Recovery Groups How to Deal with Toxic People in Recovery and Stay Sober Toxic Friends, Family Members or Households: What …

How Does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Work as Addiction Treatment Therapy?

Entering addiction treatment therapy is a valuable decision, but not without its difficult moments. While pursuing recovery, there may be any number of unpleasant thoughts racing through your mind. You may feel under pressure to …

What is Gabapentin and Why is It Abused?

Covvey is correct in saying that people abuse gabapentin for a variety of reasons. It can enhance the feelings of euphoria caused by opioids. It can reduce withdrawal effects. And it can allow patients to …

The New Meth Epidemic: Chemical Changes Lead to Major Devastation

Meth is meth, right? Or is it? Let’s take a look at something more benign: water. Put two atoms of hydrogen with one atom of oxygen and you get water. Add a second oxygen atom …

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Transfer Addiction: What It Is and How to Break the Cycle

In This Article What Are Transfer Addiction and Cross Addiction? Why Do Addictions Transfer? (The Psychology and Brain Science) Common Types of Replacement Addictions Bariatric Transfer Addiction: A Special Case How to Replace Bad Habits …

Post-Meth Depression: 10 Ways to Feel Better in Recovery

In This Article Why Depression Happens After Meth Detox 10 Strategies to Cope with Post-Meth Depression Warning Signs That You May Need Meth Rehab Again Signs of Severe Depression After Meth Use How Rehab Helps …

Drunk & Retired: 7 Signs of Alcoholism in Seniors

From drinking more to celebrate not having to work, to drinking to relieve the boredom of having so much free time, many seniors misuse alcohol and develop alcohol use disorders in retirement. Alcoholism in seniors …