Category: Addiction

“I Can’t Even Make It Sober One Day”- How to Stay Sober? Getting and staying sober involves having a plan and some concerted effort. Your plan should involve: Getting Support If you have been drinking or taking drugs fo…

Diphenhydramine is an over-the-counter antihistamine medication commonly known under the brand name Benadryl. Benadryl can be bought without a prescription and is easy to obtain. However, it has some extremely dangerous side effects if t…

Prescription opioids, like hydrocodone, can be effective in relieving pain. However, after taking the same dose for a while, you may notice the effects diminish because your body develops a tolerance to the drug. When this happens, users…

Addiction rarely affects just one person. When your child is struggling with substance use, it often impacts your entire family—emotionally, mentally, and often, financially.1 You may feel overwhelmed, unsure of what to say or do, or cau…

Adderall® is a prescription drug that combines the stimulants amphetamine and dextroamphetamine.1 Designated a Schedule II controlled substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), it is commonly prescribed to treat attenti…

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant, which is native to South America. Typically made available in a white powder form, it is snorted, smoked, or injected to produce a short-lived but intense feeli…

Abusing tramadol is dangerous, putting you at risk of addiction, serotonin syndrome, and potentially fatal overdose. However, effective substance abuse treatment can support you to leave tramadol behind and reclaim a healthy, sober life….

Cocaine, a central nervous system stimulant derived from the leaves of the coca plant, remains one of the most widely abused illicit substances on the American market. Much research and attention have been directed towards the devastatin…

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic drug used by doctors for pain relief, sedation, and anesthesia for animals and humans alike. Initially, ketamine was used in veterinary medicine; however, in the 1970s, the Food and Drug Administrati…

Being in a relationship with someone who has an alcohol use disorder (AUD) can feel confusing and isolating. You may have noticed differences in their behavior, they may have become secretive, and the way they act around you may have cha…