NBOMe is a family of synthetic or designer hallucinogens that is considered a New Psychoactive Substance (NPS). It was synthesized in the early 2000s and became available in 2010. NBOMe was designed to mimic the effects of LSD, methamphetamine, and mescaline which is a drug made from the cactus plant. Slang terms for NBOMes include:...
If you are in early recovery, you might think that celebrating the holidays is going to look quite different than in recent years. Attending alcohol or drug rehab means you are already aware that relapse is something you must always guard against. Yet the holidays, especially during early recovery, can be a time of great...
The tragic events of 9/11 left the world in shock, but researchers are still struggling to uncover the full extent of the trauma caused by the terrorist attacks. Drug and alcohol addiction rates can be used to assess the toll on those who were affected by the attacks in one way or another, and researchers...
For many people, starting the new year off with a hefty list of New Year’s resolutions just makes sense, but for someone in recovery from a substance use disorder, things like weight loss or saving more money can seem pretty trivial. About 40% of the population participates in forming resolutions these days, but a mere...
When a person reaches the point in their addiction when they are finally ready to say, “no more,” they might be tempted to quit “cold turkey” without considering the dangers of addiction withdrawal. While quitting drugs and alcohol is a healthy pursuit – and one that must be sought in order to safeguard health, happiness,...
Have you ever started researching about the best addiction treatment centers only to be stumped by the fact that there aren’t really a lot of viable options near you? Oftentimes, if you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may be hesitant to send them away from home...
Have you ever wondered about what being an addiction counselor is like? Well, read on, because you are in for a treat. Our growing team of addiction counselors are an integral part of our addiction treatment programs. Our amazing client to counselor ratio allows team members like, Matthew Longoria, CATC, CDS, to work with our...
If you’re having trouble controlling your drug use, drug rehab or alcohol rehab at a residential drug treatment center offers unique advantages that can increase your chances of success and minimize the risk of relapse.comprehensive substance abuse treatment can help you overcome your chemical dependency and begin a new, drug-free life. Both inpatient and outpatient...
As many as 8 million people in the United States today are suffering from a dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders. Dual diagnosis refers to the presence of both a mental illness and a substance addiction. Both of these conditions require treatment and rehab is the ideal place to obtain treatment and therapy for...
As the first Latina news anchor anchoring an evening news program, Elizabeth Vargas is the last person you would think of struggling with both anxiety and alcoholism. A successful career, a loving family, some might say she had it all. But having it all is what eventually destroyed everything she built. The 20/20 news anchor...
