Addiction & Treatment Blog Articles

Is Overthinking a Trauma Response?

Whether you’re a trauma survivor, know someone who had traumatic experiences, or work as a mental health professional, you understand that living through hardships can...

Aleve and Alcohol

Aleve is one of the most commonly used medications out there because of its wide range of uses while not requiring a prescription to purchase....

Can you drink on Sudafed?

If you’re feeling stuffy and uncomfortable, Sudafed can be a brilliant remedy to clear up your nasal congestion, and the best part is that it...

How Much Is Ketamine Therapy?

Despite being relatively new, ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression is already gaining massive popularity. Back in 2015, there were around 60 ketamine clinics operating in...

How Far Back Does a 5-Panel Drug Test Goes?

The detection window of a standard 5-panel drug test ranges between a few hours and up to three months! Why is the window so lengthy,...

When to Walk Away From Someone With Mental Illness?

Mental illness doesn’t define a person, but it could put a strain on their relationships. Whether you’re dealing with an ill partner, friend, or family...

What Is the Jellinek Curve?

Alcoholism is a serious medical condition and is one of the most common addictions worldwide. While each person experiences it differently, there are some typical...

Spotting the Signs of Crack Use and Helping a Loved One Recover

By 2022, a little over 10 million people in the US had used crack cocaine at least once in their lifetime. Do you suspect the...

Physiological Dependence: Symptoms and Treatment

Physiological dependence is a huge component of substance use disorder. Essentially, your body becomes so reliant on a substance that you start experiencing tolerance and...

Is NyQuil Addicting?

NyQuil is one of the most popular medications in the United States, and it is used to relieve common cold and flu symptoms. Although it’s...

Will a 2 Day Tolerance Break Do Anything?

The growing acceptance of cannabinoids allowed them to offer a variety of therapeutic benefits, such as managing anxiety, pain, and other medical conditions. However, like...

DBT vs CBT vs ACT: Learning the Key Differences

In recent years, addiction specialists have implemented different forms of psychotherapies to treat substance abuse disorders and various addictions. They help patients struggling with addiction...

Concussions and Alcohol

Sometimes, you just want to have a drink – maybe because you’re too stressed, or you just want to have some fun with your friends...

Signs Your Liver is Healing from Alcohol

The liver is the body’s second largest organ. The liver eliminates toxins from the blood, maintains correct blood sugar levels, and performs many other vital...

How Codependency enables Alcoholism

When someone is experiencing an alcohol use disorder, the people around him or her can begin to develop a codependent relationship. When someone is experiencing...

Ibuprofen & Alcohol

As general medical advice, mixing alcohol with medications is a practice that you should avoid even with over-the-counter painkillers such as brand names Advil, Motrin,...

Excuses to not drink

Saying no to alcohol and drugs is important when you’re in recovery or choosing to live a sober life. If you have another reason for...

Which Is Worse: DUI or DWI?

Have you ever wondered which is worse, a DWI or a DUI? DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated, and DUI stands for Driving Under the...

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