Alcohol addiction is something that impacts countless individuals and families all over the world. Even though drinking alcohol is popular at certain social events, alcohol consumption can also have a negative impact on your well-being. The effects of an alcoholic drink on your mental health are still being actively studied, and people who engage in […]
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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, […]
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 […]
6 Ways To Tell Loved Ones You’re Struggling With Alcohol
Alcoholism isn’t always super black and white. In fact, struggling with an addiction like alcohol rarely ever is. So how do you know when it’s time to tell those closest to you that you’re hurting? And even if you’ve determined that it’s time to confide in someone, how do you tell them something that you […]
Understanding Alcohol Awareness Month
Nearly 15 million people in the United States 12 years or older had an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2019. Alcohol use causes over 200 different diseases and conditions, increases the risk of suicide, leads to risky or violent behavior, destroys families, and often harms society. April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, which gives communities […]
Alcoholic Myopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Drinking with friends may seem like a fun way to spend an evening, but casual drinking can quickly escalate to alcohol abuse if it isn’t properly managed. If you become dependent on alcohol, it can be easy to develop an addiction to it. There’s some evidence that excessive alcohol use and muscle twitching are linked. […]
What To Do If You or Your Loved One Relapsed Over the Holidays
It’s important to remember that addiction recovery is a lifetime commitment, but the holiday season can be an obstacle for some people who want to stay sober during the holidays. During the holidays, it may be more challenging than usual to stay sober because there will likely be lots of triggers present. People often overextend […]