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10 Essential Oils for Alcohol Detox
Alcoholism is a challenging health condition that deserves compassionate and comprehensive treatment. Although essential oils are not the sole remedy, they can provide a complementary means of promoting well-being throughout the recovery journey. It is crucial to seek...
Can Alcohol Poisoning Cause Seizures?
Alcohol consumption is a common occurrence for many individuals. When alcohol is absorbed into the body faster than it can be metabolized, however, then dangerous effects can ensue. But how much alcohol is too much? It’s important to be aware of the detrimental health...
Alcohol Awareness Month: A Guide to Receiving Help
April is Alcohol Awareness Month; Each April, Alcohol Awareness Month helps increase public awareness and understanding. Additionally, it reduces stigma and encourages local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse is...
Can Alcohol Affect the Prevalence of Seasonal Depression?
In autumn and winter, the days get shorter, and skies are often cloudy, depriving us of natural sunlight and unleashing all sorts of mood disturbances in many people. This is often known as seasonal depression, winter depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)....
New Year’s Resolutions: A Guide for Recovering Addicts
New Year is one of the most common times for people to make promises to themselves about how they’ll improve their lives in the next year. The problem is New Year’s resolutions are harder to keep than they seem. This goes double for recovering addicts, who must manage...
Pros & Cons of Ambien For Insomnia During Alcohol Withdrawal
Insomnia is a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal, especially in the early stages of recovery. In fact, sleep disturbances can persist for months despite continued abstinence. Some studies have shown that sleep disturbances can increase the chance of relapsing....
13 Principles Of Effective Addiction Treatment Programs
Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious health condition that can destroy lives. In some cases, it can even lead to death. The good news is that recovery from addiction is possible for those who seek help. Professional treatment programs are designed to provide the...
First Signs You May Be Taking Too Much Suboxone
Suboxone is a brand name for buprenorphine, which is an opioid medication. It has been used to treat both pain and addiction to other opioids. Like any other drug, it can be abused or used to get high. Like other medications, suboxone has short-term and long-term side...
A Guide To Suboxone Fatigue
Suboxone is the brand name for an FDA-approved combination medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone. It works by binding to the same brain receptors as opioids to prevent or reduce cravings for drugs such as heroin, morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl. This is...
12 Signs Of Huffing (Inhalant Abuse)
Inhalants are chemicals found in domestic or workplace products. These chemicals release chemical vapors, which can be inhaled to experience mind-altering effects or to “get high.” It’s possible to abuse these inhalants like any other addictive drug, a practice known...