The benzo withdrawal timeline can be short or long but typically involves uncomfortable physical and mental withdrawal symptoms. As you may realize, not knowing what to expect—not being familiar with benzo detox steps or not expecting discomfort of any kind—can …
When consuming alcohol, you likely notice some of the physical and emotional effects it has on your body. These effects leave the system relatively quickly, but the more you drink, the more likely you will develop long-term emotional effects from …
The decision to get admitted into a medical detox center can bring up wildly different emotions ranging from excitement to despair. Sometimes these intense emotions can make it challenging to get the ball rolling and begin withdrawing from addictive substances. …
Adderall and Ritalin are two of the most widely prescribed medications for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both of these medications are potentially addictive stimulants. Suppose you’re looking to avoid stimulant abuse, which may end in stimulant addiction and require …
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Teen depression is more than just typical angst and moodiness. Depression is a severe mental disorder that affects mood and causes a chronic state of sadness, despair, or hopelessness. Without professional treatment or therapy, it can severely negatively impact a …
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Long-term alcohol abuse affects a person’s mind, body, and overall health. It alters the brain’s chemistry and can severely damage the liver and other vital organs. After a certain point, it is too late to reverse the damage done by …
Binge drinking is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) as having five or more drinks for men, and four or more drinks for women, within about a two-hour timeframe. In a 2015 report from the …
Addiction does not discriminate. For many reasons, it can happen to anyone at any age and at any time. Understanding these reasons is key to getting to the root of addiction and treating it, and avoiding these triggers is vital …
Some of those who use meth say crystal meth produces a high like none other. The drug works by flooding the brain with high amounts of dopamine, one of the brain chemicals responsible for feeling pleasure. Dopamine can make you …
For every individual in recovery, relapse is a persistent and ominous threat. Once they’ve stopped drinking, the alcoholic would dearly like to believe they’ve banished the substance from their lives forever. Studies, however, suggest that more than half of all …