Have you ever heard someone say “feening” and wondered what it really means? Understanding the language around substance use can …
Have you ever heard someone say “feening” and wondered what it really means? Understanding the language around substance use can …
Alcohol withdrawal is a common consequence experienced by those who abruptly reduce or cease alcohol consumption after prolonged use. One …
Summer is the perfect time to focus on your recovery journey, offering countless opportunities to make new friends, try new …
Have you ever noticed someone’s eyes looking unfocused and glossy after they’ve had too much to drink? This isn’t just …
Many veterans silently struggle with addiction, a tough battle made tougher by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from their time in …
The decision to enter rehab can change the course of a person’s journey towards sobriety; but what if the commitment …
Fentanyl Awareness Day serves as a crucial reminder of the escalating crisis posed by this powerful synthetic opioid. Dedicated to …
Tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroin”, is a substance with alarming opioid-like effects and claims that it improves brain …
Emerging from the fog of a difficult period in life can feel like being reborn into chaos. Recovery, whether from …
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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Many of us have a tendency to form unhealthy attachments to our emotions, and among the feelings we commonly become unhealthily attached to are our guilt, shame and self-blame. We instinctively blame ourselves for things that aren’t our fault. We …
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When we are working towards recovery, it is often after years of suffering with addictions, depression and other mental health issues. Oftentimes we’ve been struggling so long we feel fed up. We want to feel better as quickly as possible, which is…
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). When we use the term “rock bottom,” we’re referring to that point we reach in our addiction where we simply can’t go any …
Rhinophyma is the medical term for “ alcoholic nose”, or “drinker’s nose.” This is a skin disorder commonly identified by a red, misshapen, bumpy nose. Due to the symptoms of rhinophyma, people often believed this condition was caused by alcoholism…
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