“Sober Curious”,”Sobertober”, “Dry January”… the trend of drinking non-alcoholic beverages has surged in popularity in recent years, greatly reducing the …
“Sober Curious”,”Sobertober”, “Dry January”… the trend of drinking non-alcoholic beverages has surged in popularity in recent years, greatly reducing the …
When a family member experiences alcoholism, we often struggle to find answers as to the cause. Sometimes, we even wonder: …
If you struggle with a substance use problem and a mental health disorder such as depression, bipolar, or anxiety, it …
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If you decide to enter rehab for a substance use disorder, you might be required to undergo a drug abuse …
There are many different types of addiction treatment, including outpatient treatment, residential treatment programs, day treatment programs, and behavioral therapies. …
Drinking with friends may seem like a fun way to spend an evening, but casual drinking can quickly escalate to …
When you use drugs or alcohol in excess, your physical health is affected. Addiction changes your body chemistry. When someone …
In This Article: Gabapentin is safe to use as directed, but it can cause several mild to severe side effects Combining alcohol and gabapentin can increase the severity of certain side effects of both, such as drowsiness If you take gabapent…
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