Obstacles to Getting Help for Drug and Alcohol Problems Well over half of all American preteens, teens and adults drink...
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Famous Alcoholics
There are many stories of famous alcoholics and historical figures who drank to excess. It certainly appears the ‘average Joe’...
Codependent Relationships with Addicts
Codependency is quite common in relationships where substance abuse is occurring. Typically, the addict is cared for by their partner....
What Are Whippits and Why Are They Dangerous?
In the United States, whippits are the most misused inhalant drugs. But what is a whippit? What is it used...
What is NBOMe?
NBOMe is a family of synthetic or designer hallucinogens that is considered a New Psychoactive Substance (NPS). It was synthesized...
Is Flexeril Addictive?
What is Flexeril? Flexeril, the brand name for cyclobenzaprine, is a common prescription muscle relaxer. It acts on the central...
Signs of Stimulant Abuse
An Overview of Stimulants Stimulant drugs increase the activity of our central nervous system by speeding up the messages that...
The Impact of Super Meth
Methamphetamine is a problem in many neighborhoods and cities in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse mentions...
Drinking Mouthwash – Alcohol Misuse
When we think about mouthwash, we usually consider it something people use to clean their teeth and gums. Few of...
Can You Overdose on Mushrooms?
The legal status of psilocybin mushrooms in the United States is a moving target, as laws surrounding the use of...
Alcohol and Benadryl
Do you know what happens when you drink alcohol and take Benadryl? Many people don’t realize that these two substances...
Positive Peer Pressure in Addiction Recovery
The term “peer pressure” is often associated with children, teenagers, and young adults and it’s usually considered to be something...