Addiction & Treatment Blog Articles

Symptoms of Being Roofied

Are you concerned about being roofied while you’re out enjoying drinks with friends? Roofies are also known as date rape drugs, and they can alter...

How long does Benadryl stay in your system?

For allergy sufferers, Benadryl is one of the most popular over-the-counter medications on the market today. The medication, which is also called diphenhydramine, is available...

What Does Ativan Feel Like?

Ativan, also known as lorazepam, has a wide variety of uses. Whether you’ve got a seizure disorder, anxiety or nausea and vomiting due to cancer,...

How Long Does SUBOXONE® Block Opiates?

Understanding SUBOXONE®’s Efficacy: How Long Does It Block Opiates? SUBOXONE® is a drug that contains buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine was first developed in the 1960s.[1]...

How to Recover From Emotional Trauma: Stages and Tips to Know!

Emotional or psychological trauma is no laughing matter. It’s difficult to recover without a mental health expert, and the healing journey can take years. Fortunately,...

Meth Pipes

By now, most people understand that opioid drugs are highly addictive and are causing fatal overdoses across the U.S. Although the opioid crisis has received...

What Are 4 Warning Signs of a Damaged Liver

Alcohol abuse is on the rise in the U.S. That’s according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which revealed that nearly 30...

M365 Pill

As a combination pill containing both hydrocodone and acetaminophen, the M365 pill is a powerful analgesic prescription medication for moderate-to-severe pain. Although both medicines are...

L484 Pill

The L484 pill contains acetaminophen and is an extra-strength medication. Each pill has 500 mg of acetaminophen. The Kroger Company most commonly manufactures the pill...

Buprenorphine/Naloxone Side Effects

Are you considering starting a treatment program for your opioid use disorder that involves taking SUBOXONE®? SUBOXONE® is a medication that’s used to treat the...

How Long Do Shrooms Last?

Shrooms (also known as magic mushrooms or simply mushrooms) are mushrooms that contain psilocybin or psilocin, chemicals that cause psychedelic hallucinations or psychedelic experiences (caused...

What is the strongest Alcohol?

There has always been a fascination with the strongest alcohols, with just how strong drinks can be. Of course, consuming these beverages should be done...

Does Taking Naltrexone for Weight Loss Work?

For many years, naltrexone has been one of the most effective medications for managing substance use disorders. This non-addictive substance can help to reduce cravings...

Narcissism and Addiction

Studies show that addiction to drugs, habits or settings is a common problem for those with a narcissistic diagnosis, and that despite their diminishing sense...

Alcohol Belly

Although it is readily available at liquor stores and even some supermarkets, alcohol is a drug. And it is a drug that is impacting the...

Substances That Change the Central Nervous System, Including Prescription Drugs

The central nervous system acts as the body’s “internet,” sending, receiving, and processing signals in response to stimuli both inside and outside of the body....

How long do edibles stay in your system?

Edibles (marijuana edibles and CBD edibles) are typically food products or beverages that contain cannabis compounds, such as THC (delta-9-thc or tetrahydrocannabinol) or CBD (cannabidiol)....

AA Alternatives

Overcoming an addiction to alcohol will most likely be one of the most challenging experiences that you will ever undergo as it is not easy...

Real Reviews from Real Clients

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