What Are the Dangers of a Cold Turkey Detox?
Dangers of a Cold Turkey Detox – Whether you realize it or not, substance dependency can become part of who you are, and it encompasses nearly every part of your life. Quitting is a term often used to describe this and it means you are making a big change, as you are essentially stripping out […]
Learn About Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms
Learn About Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms – One of the most abused illegal drugs in the country is marijuana. While it is not physically addictive, marijuana is psychologically addictive, and individuals who use it can develop a physical dependence on it. Withdrawal symptoms occur when the individual has become physically dependent on marijuana but then stops […]
Effects of Mixing Alcohol with Ecstasy
Mixing Alcohol and Ecstasy – Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is a synthetic drug. Its effects are similar to some hallucinogens and stimulants. A lot of individuals who take Ecstasy tend to take it with a variety of other drugs, including alcohol. So what happens when Ecstasy and alcohol are mixed? The Effects of Ecstasy […]
Alcohol Games Can Impact Teen Bingeing
Alcohol Games Can Impact Teen Bingeing – Binge drinking occurs in underage and young drinkers usually when they are playing drinking games. Such games can lead to alcohol poisoning and even death. Parents need to be aware of these games played by teens and young people, both in real life and online on social media. […]
Why Sharing at AA Matters
Sharing in front of a group can feel intimidating but it is an important part of recovery. One of the benefits is having a venue to voice personal truth and beliefs with suspended judgment. It is the main reason why people continue going to meetings even though sobriety has been present for many years. Consider […]
Avoiding Relapse in a Crisis
Relapse can happen to anyone in recovery from drugs or alcohol. A crisis point can be just the trigger a person does not need which escalates into relapse. Learn more about what triggers relapse and some tips to help avoid the worst case scenario when crisis occurs. Triggers There are a few situations in life […]
Signs of Physical Addiction to Marijuana
Addiction to marijuana can come in many forms: mental, psychological, spiritual and physical. Dependence on marijuana occurs physically when a person’s body is used to the presence of the drug. Learn more about how physical addiction looks when an individual is dependent. Physical Dependence on Marijuana Dependence on marijuana is common when a person chronically […]
Casual Marijuana Use and the Brain
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 […]
Why Zoloft and Alcohol Don’t Mix
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 […]
Seeking Help for Heroin Addiction
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 […]
