Lots of people are familiar with the risks of drinking alcohol. For example, even moderate drinking, even the occasional glass of wine, could lead to serious problems; however, there are different ways that alcohol abuse could lead to joint pain as well. Alcohol Makes It Harder To Take Care of Yourself If you drink too […]
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How To Encourage A Loved One In Rehab During Christmas
Substance abuse and addiction are disorders that do not care about timing. They can happen to anyone at any time during the year, and there are some people who might be in an residential treatment program during the holidays. Most people want to spend time with their family members and friends, and it can be […]
What’s The Difference Between Sally Drug And Molly (MDMA)?
Recreational drugs go by a variety of street names, which can make it hard to figure out what someone is talking about. Two common examples are MDMA, which is usually referred to as “Molly” or “Ecstasy,” and MDA, which is typically known as “Sally.” MDA is closely related to MDMA, and both typically work through […]
Is Delta-8 Dangerous?
Google searches for the term “delta-8” grew by more than 850% in the United States between 2020 and 2021 (NYTimes.com). While some claim it is the more gentle and “legal” high that offers relaxation and pain relief, recent warnings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
Narcan: What Is It? How Does it Work?
According to the CDC Injury Center, more than 930,000 people have died from a drug overdose, since 1999. In the United States, 91,977 drug overdose deaths occurred in 2020 alone. One major driver of these drug overdose deaths is opioids – mainly synthetic opioids other than methadone (82.3% of opioid-involved overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids). […]
Understanding the Jellinek Curve in Addiction & Recovery
Mental health and substance abuse is a serious issue that impacts countless people worldwide. One of the most common mental health issues involves substance abuse. The Jellinek Curve illustrates that alcoholism or drug abuse is a progressive disease that can worsen over time if appropriate medical treatment is not received. Designed initially to describe the […]
What Is Eutylone? Florida Leads Nation in Overdose Deaths
There has been a lot of focus on substance abuse recently, and Florida has been in the news because it leads the country in eutylone deaths. Eutylone is a form of synthetic cathinone, and this designer drug can lead to major impacts, just like amphetamines. While the toxicology of eutylone is still being worked out, […]
How To Enjoy Summer Vacation in Recovery
Making the choice to live a life of sobriety is a major accomplishment and reaching this stage of your recovery is worth celebrating. One way to celebrate is by taking a vacation or a break! But sometimes life in recovery brings about unexpected challenges, especially without the right tools. Things you once enjoyed while under […]
What Is Shatter? | Dangers Of Shatter Addiction
You may have heard the terms “dab drug”, “dabbing”, or “shatter” recently, and with the seemingly never-ending list of street drug names, it can be hard to keep up with them all. This article dives into what exactly is “shatter”, what is it used for, and what are the dangers and risks of this relatively […]
Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Safe in Recovery?
“Sober Curious”,”Sobertober”, “Dry January”… the trend of drinking non-alcoholic beverages has surged in popularity in recent years, greatly reducing the stigma around them. In the U.S. alone, non-alcoholic beer sales increased by more than 37% in 2020 and sales of non-alcoholic craft beer sales were up by 278%. For those looking to take a break […]