Obstacles to Getting Help for Drug and Alcohol Problems Well over half of all American preteens, teens and adults drink or use illicit drugs. Most of these people do not have a diagnosable substance problem. However, tens of millions of them do. If you have problems with drugs or alcohol, you need treatment to maximize...
You may not have heard of them but whippits are the most misused inhalant drugs in the United States. When you think of inhalants you may think of gasoline, lighter fluid, or spray paint and you may even be asking “what’s a whippit or whippet?”. Whippits is a slang term for steel cartridges filled with...
An Overview of Stimulants Stimulant drugs increase the activity of our central nervous system by speeding up the messages that travel between our brains and bodies. This change creates a boost in our dopamine and norepinephrine levels. The desired effect is that we feel more alert, awake, or focused. There are both prescription and illicit...
Do you know what happens when you drink alcohol and take Benadryl? Many people don’t realize that these two substances can interact dangerously. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers of mixing alcohol and Benadryl. We will also provide information on how to avoid these dangerous interactions and keep yourself safe. Table of...
