Women and Alcohol
Women differ from men in many ways, and the way that they metabolize alcohol is no exception. When we drink…
Staying Sober After Residential Treatment
While staying sober can be a daunting task, there are things you can do to increase your chances of staying…
Benzodiazepines
The first benzodiazepine was chlordiazepoxide, and it was introduced in 1960 to treat insomnia, general anxiety disorder (GAD), seizures, alcohol…
Misconceptions About Alcohol Use
Sometimes life can feel a bit lonely as a non-drinker, especially when it’s a new identity. It can feel like…
Alcohol and How it Effects Quality Sleep
According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 20% of adults use alcohol to go to sleep. Especially when…
How Methamphetamines Affect People’s Lives
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It can be snorted, smoked, injected or ingested. …
Trauma and Substance Use
Substance use is extremely common in individuals who have trauma. In fact, the 2010 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related…
Opioid Addiction Treatment
Clinicians and counselors who work in the field of addiction treatment commonly refer to addictive disorders as a type of…
Facebook – Help for Addiction & Opioid Crisis
Facebook will begin redirecting vulnerable people to a federal crisis helpline information site when they search for treatment facilities or inquire about…
Withdrawal Symptoms Related to the Use of Stimulants
Stimulant Withdrawal Symptoms: What does Stimulant Withdrawal Look Like? When someone uses stimulant drugs frequently or for a long period of…
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