If a loved one struggling with substance abuse, it may not be easy to recognize the signs of drug use if you do not know what you are looking for. Without proper treatment, drug use can quickly turn into addiction. As a result, users may...
Alcohol abuse is extremely common. One important reason for this is the easy and legal availability of alcohol. However, alcohol poisoning is a serious medical condition that can cause a great deal of harm. The symptoms of alcohol poisoning depend on the quantity consumed and...
People who suffer from substance abuse are always at risk of a drug overdose. If you or a loved one uses drugs or alcohol, it is important to know what a drug overdose looks like and what you can do if someone you know is...
Checking into a rehab is the biggest step in your recovery journey. You may not realize it now, but your life will change in many positive ways when you join a rehab. Friends who understand you When you complete rehab treatment, you may want to keep some...
Benzodiazepines are among of the most commonly prescribed medications today. Xanax is one of the commonly prescribed Benzodiazepines. Read on to understand Benzodiazepines the side effects and the dangers of abusing Xanax. What Is Xanax? Xanax is a powerful sedative in the benzodiazepine category. It’s used for...
Drug addiction and related problems are on the rise. The rate at which these are increasing indicates an urgent need to deal with them. We need to understand how to make addiction treatment better and which approaches have proven the most effective....
Since drug or alcohol addiction affects all areas of your life and not just your body, it is natural that you need a treatment program that addresses all those areas. This approach is referred to as holistic rehab. Holistic rehab involves not only overcoming physical...
A person suffering from addiction goes through withdrawal on stopping the use of alcohol and drugs. Chemical dependence will lead to discomfort if the use is stopped. The degree of discomfort will depend upon how the substance interacts with the brain and body. However, there...
Do you know what happens in a drug overdose? Do you have any idea how you can help if someone overdoses on a drug? Overdose is a common risk with people who suffer from drug abuse. Here is important information about a drug overdose and...
Drug addiction changes the brain and these changes continue for a long period of time even after the person stops taking the drug. Addiction progresses through stages and here is a look at those stages. Intoxication Initially, when a person consumes a drug or alcohol. s/he feels...