Snorting Ambien to get high can cause potential problems for a person physically. Learn more about what happens when Ambien goes into the system and when the drug is snorted. What is Being Snorted Ambien contains zolpidem and is used to treat insomnia or for those who cannot fall asleep. Ambien stays in the system Read More…
Young people who are casual smokers of marijuana experience potentially harmful changes to the brain, with drug altering regions of the mind related to motivation and emotion. Learn more about how casual marijuana use affects the brain. Young People and Marijuana A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience looked at research projects focused on Read More…
Some food and drinks such as alcoholic beverages may interact poorly with medication and make them less effective. This can create a dangerous side effect. While also true for Zoloft, the fact is Zoloft’s overall effect may be compromised by mixing in alcohol. Learn more about why Zoloft and alcohol don’t mix. Interactions While food Read More…
Having a sweet tooth is not a bad thing, but it can be problematic if it becomes addictive. One of the questions remains as to whether sugar itself can be as addictive as cocaine. Learn more about what having a sugary treat can mean for the brain and body. A Little Kick Sugary treats can Read More…
Heroin is highly addictive and hard to kick. Several ways a loved one can get help exist but it is hard to know where to start. Learn more about what withdrawal from heroin is like, symptoms and what medications can support recovery. Ways to Help Some of the ways a person can receive help for Read More…
Tramadol can help reduce anxiety associated with opioid withdrawal symptoms. Doctors are excited about the practical uses of Tramadol to support individuals with addiction. Learn why it is so beneficial and how it helps. Uses of Tramadol Doctors like to use Tramadol for opiate withdrawal for many reasons including: Less abuse potential More efficient than Read More…
Although the studies have been observational, it has been suggested that it might be possible to prevent heart disease by enhancing an individual’s positive emotions. Positive Affect Positive affect is defined as the experience of pleasurable emotions such as joy, happiness, excitement, enthusiasm and contentment. These feelings are usually stable and trait-like, particularly in adulthood. Read More…
What does the phrase ‘random acts of kindness’ mean? It means different things to different people. For some individuals it might mean paying for coffee for the person in line behind them. For others it might mean volunteering their time at a hospital. Whatever an individual chooses to do, there are proven health benefits to Read More…
Humans and horses communicate in a unique way. A new study conducted on the facial expressions of horses could explain at least part of the connection humans have with them, and possibly also explain how horses could help in the treatment of addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. University of Sussex researchers studied the facial Read More…
High school graduation and the onset of summer are not only times for celebration but also prime drinking times for teenagers. Hard working seniors who have graduated and been accepted to college feel that graduation is a time to let loose, party and enjoy life, before getting back to academics. And there is nothing wrong Read More…
