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Addiction is as much a disease of the mind as it is one of the body. That’s why any addiction treatment program worth its salt will include both psychological healing (therapy and counseling), in addition to helping the body recover physically (detox, MAT). If...
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Synthetic cannabinoids found themselves in the spotlight last year when, despite having been around since it was patented in 1983, both marijuana aficionados and the curious alike flocked to get their hands on Delta-8 THC. Consumers rejoiced at having easily...
As First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, once said, “Art is the window to man’s soul”. This form of self-expression has been utilized since before the beginning of civilization (cave paintings, anyone?) and has played an important role in shaping cultures and influencing...
The ultimate goal of any addiction treatment program or method is to have the person struggling with substance abuse feel normal as quickly and safely as possible. Medication-assisted treatment, often referred to as MAT, is one of the most effective ways to ensure the...
In a typical case of protracted benzo withdrawal, symptoms begin 24 hours after the last use. Protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome is a condition when benzo users experience long-term withdrawal effects long after ceasing benzo use. "Protracted" means...
Bath salts are illicit synthetic stimulants with mind-altering properties. They shouldn't be confused with Epsom salt, which is a naturally occurring mineral added to bathwater. A Schedule I substance, this relatively new drug became popular for recreational use in...
Who doesn’t love some good, clean fun? The term takes on a hilarious new meaning thanks to the rising popularity of sobriety-related memes. There are a small but growing number of social media accounts dedicated to finding humor in hardship. No, there’s nothing funny...
Whether you realized it or not, drugs and drinking take a major toll on the body. In extreme cases of long-term abuse or severe addiction, the damage can be irreversible or even fatal. Fortunately, in many cases the body is able to bounce back. Here’s a timeline of...
Often, the best way to understand someone’s current situation is to get to know their past. This very much applies to understanding how someone ends up with a drug addiction. Countless studies have found that substance abuse is a side effect of trauma. Sexual abuse,...
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When you imagine the decadent lifestyles of the rich it might never occur to you that some celebrities completely abstain from drugs and alcohol. There are sober actors, sober musicians, and sober socialites. Their reasons for living the teetotal lifestyle vary, some...
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