Alcohol is among the most difficult substances to quit. Detoxing from long-term alcohol addiction is particularly hard on the body. The fact that alcohol is legal and readily available only complicates matters. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin quickly - approximately eight hours from the time of...
What is Fentanyl? Over the last several years, Fentanyl has become one of the most widely abused drugs in the United States. A synthetic opioid with a similar chemical makeup to heroin, it is commonly prescribed for a variety of medical ailments. It can be 50-100...
How drug and alcohol addiction works Substance abuse disorders affect dopamine levels in the brain, creating an unnatural chemical change. When intense psychological and physical cravings are developed and fed on a regular basis it results in physical and emotional dependence on drugs and alcohol. The longer...
Few experiences feel more helpless than watching someone you love destroy themselves with drug or alcohol addiction. Living with that person during active substance abuse only compounds the stress. Regardless of whether the loved one is a partner, parent, or child, it can be agonizing....