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...
When a person who has struggled with the disease of addiction to alcohol for a long time decides to give up drinking, they often have questions about what the first step should be. Most people are aware of treatment choices that take place in a...
A common belief held by many is that Adderall is the same as meth. Adderall is the prescription brand name for a drug that contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Methamphetamines may be part of the same drug family but this is not the same type of...
Using illegal narcotics can cause a host of damaging side effects. Memory loss can occur, which may or may not be permanent. For those who experience memory loss related to drug usage, it can be quite frightening. For those concerned about illegal drugs that cause...
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...
When you have a teenager who uses drugs, you also have someone who knows how to hide evidence. Children learn early in life how to hide certain things from their parents, like candy, toys, or a note from a teacher. If they reach a point...
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...