Addiction is often diagnosed in combination with several other psychological illnesses, which are examined during addiction counseling. One of the most common is depression. However, there are different types of depression, like high functioning depression, that are a...
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Smoking embalming fluid is a rather unusual method drug users will partake in to get high. You may have only heard about this on the news following a violent drug-induced crime. Embalming fluid and PCP involve severe side effects and cause users to act in...
Apr 29, 2021
Unfortunately, the war on opioid addiction has climbed to an all-time high. More and more people are struggling to overcome misuse. In essence, the first step toward help is detox. By and large, a person will experience terrifying withdrawal symptoms. Usually,...
Apr 29, 2021
Some drugs should never be mixed. Alcohol and ADHD medications such as Adderall are just one example. In the past, doctors mistakenly believed that mixing some ADHD medications with alcohol was fine. However, more recent studies show that you should never mix the two....
Apr 29, 2021
Alcohol use disorder (AUD), or alcoholism, is a disease that doesn’t discriminate and can affect any gender, ethnicity, body type, or personal belief system. So what are the commonalities in alcoholism? The 4 most common factors that cause alcoholism to develop are:...
Apr 29, 2021
We all know that honesty is a very respected characteristic. If someone highly respected is discovered to be dishonest, it can ruin their reputation. Nevertheless, some types of dishonesty are more acceptable than others. The fibs and “little white lies” that we all...
Addiction to drugs or alcohol can be a challenge to overcome. Recovery involves attention to the physical, mental, and emotional components that lead to substance abuse. Thankfully, there are treatments available to help you or your loved one through the process. As...
Lithium is one of the medications that may be recommended for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal and alcohol use disorders. Lithium has been used for this purpose since the 1970s. Studies have shown that the use of lithium for alcohol withdrawal helps to reduce...
If you or someone you’re with starts showing signs of alcohol poisoning, or they just don’t seem to be OK, you need to monitor them in case they need medical attention. Call 911 immediately if they show any signs of alcohol poisoning. Many illicit drugs and...