How to Know If You’re Addicted to Sleeping Pills
Sleeping pills are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Approximately 4% of adults report having used them in the past month. While sleep aids can be beneficial when used occasionally, you can become addicted to sleeping pills if you use them too often. Although many patients start taking sleeping meds […]
The Effects of Mixing Buprenorphine and Alcohol
Mixing drugs is extremely dangerous, and someone hooked on buprenorphine and alcohol may be unaware of how lethal this combination can be. In some cases, mixing the two substances may be unintentional; it can occur when a person taking prescription buprenorphine consumes alcohol before after taking their regularly scheduled dose of buprenorphine. However, in other […]
Effects of Ketamine and Alcohol
Because the combination of the two substances can be highly hazardous, you should make sure you never mix any drugs with alcohol. This case is valid when consuming alcohol and ingesting ketamine due to the unpredictable but unwanted results when combined. Most often, ketamine can have dissociative effects, impairing a person’s awareness of how dangerous […]
Antidepressant Medication and Alcohol
Those who use antidepressant medication and alcohol should be aware of the risks of mixing these medications together because the combination reduces their effectiveness, has numerous side effects, and can be fatal. Therefore, when taking antidepressants, you should avoid drinking alcohol, as mixing these substances can make you feel tired, less alert, and uncoordinated, to […]
Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery
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 addiction doesn’t just affect the addict – it also has […]
Is Kratom Addictive?
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 using illegal narcotics. What Is Kratom? Kratom is a […]
The Hardest Drugs to Quit
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 them again. Some drugs prove more difficult to stop using […]
What is an Intervention?
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 of intervention and how to perform one. What Is an […]
What is Microdosing and is it Safe?
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? Why Do People Microdose? People typically use LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), psilocybin mushrooms, […]
How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?
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 the amphetamine family that stimulates the central nervous system. […]