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Detox Treatment for Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

You may have heard about detoxification in the context of various health practices such as drinking teas, Epsom salt soaks, intaking...

opioids and sleep

How Opioid Use Can Affect Your Sleep Patterns

The opioid crisis started in the 1990s when pharmaceutical companies recommended opioids for pain relief under the condition that they were...

bad habits

When Does a Bad Habit Become an Addiction?

Whether it’s the constant tapping of a foot or the biting of fingernails, many people would probably admit to some habit...

Kratom: A Legally Addictive Drug

“He had been drinking it as a tea to help with anxiety and ultimately ended up in the school’s student health...

Fighting Addiction Year-Round in the LGBTQ Community

Updated on 05/25/23 At a glance: There are two stigmas for those in the LGBTQ+ community for those trying to get...

6 Male Celebrities Who Have Come Face To Face With Substance Use Disorders

“One day in March of 2015, I was drenched in a pool of my own sweat withdrawing from opioids. The last...

Alcohol Consumption On the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic

Online partying, Zoom happy hours, “quarantinis”, alcohol delivery and to-go margaritas are becoming a massive hit during this COVID-19 pandemic. While...

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Opioids are a leading source of addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. Understanding the opioid epidemic requires understanding what opioids...

How a 12 Step Program Helps Recovery

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment and support. This is true no matter if you have an addiction...

Psychiatrist vs Therapist

Have you ever wondered about the terms psychiatrist vs. therapist? Perhaps you think that they are just used interchangeably and that...