Understanding the family dynamics of addiction and recovery is an important part of the recovery journey. Many people who are in the throes of an addiction often have a hard time seeing how their actions are affecting those around them. But the fact remains that...
In the past several years, a tree from Asia has become the source of a new way for people in the United States to get high. But is Kratom addictive? Kratom now shows up regularly as a drug that causes a high normally obtained from...
The world of addiction to drugs and alcohol involves some painful truths. Coming to terms with having a substance use disorder takes bravery and a commitment to getting sober. The first step involves detoxing from the substances and then resisting the urges to start using...
If you find yourself concerned about a loved one who struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may wonder what steps to take. Many people have heard of an intervention but are not sure exactly what it is. We break down the definition...
Microdosing is the practice of regularly taking small amounts of psychedelic drugs such as LSD on a semi-regular schedule. Dose amounts used when microdosing are typically 5-10% of the regular amount consumed. So, what is microdosing and why do people do it? What is Microdosing and...
The question of how long does Adderall stay in your system does not have one easy answer. It depends on many factors related to dosage amounts and frequency, a person’s physical type and history, and the type of testing done. Adderall is a drug classified in...
Watching a loved one struggle with an addiction to alcohol or drugs hurts those who care about them. Family and friends want to help, but they often feel helpless. In many cases, loved ones have already tried speaking to the person they are worried about....
Narcan is an FDA-approved medication used to assist someone who has overdosed on opioids. A brand name for the medication Naloxone, it is administered via a nasal spray. Narcan requires a prescription to purchase. Learning how to administer Narcan can save lives. The Narcan website states...
Many people are familiar with street drugs such as cocaine, crack, and heroin. They have a basic understanding of the dangerous effects of using them and that they often prove addictive. A popular street drug known by a variety of names, including ecstasy, ‘E’, Molly,...
Having a sober companion can help make the process of recovery that much easier. Making the decision to become sober takes true bravery. Regardless of how much time a person has spent struggling with an addiction to drugs and alcohol, they often fear what becoming sober...