When Does Xanax Use Become Addiction?
Xanax is the brand name for the central nervous system depressant alprazolam. It is a prescribed medication used to treat anxiety, including social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. When taken…
How Long Does Heroin Recovery Take?
The process of recovering from heroin addiction is different for every person. Your general health, support system, involvement in evidence-based treatments, and counseling can all be factors in your recovery…
Can Recovered Addicts Ever Go Back to Casual Use?
Is complete abstinence from all substances the only way to live life after addiction? Most of those in recovery ask that question at some point in their sobriety journey. It’s…
Observing National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, otherwise known as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It is a time to appreciate the vital work done by those in the mental health…
Self-Diagnosing Alcoholism
If you’re struggling to control your alcohol intake, you’re likely asking yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” In recovery, there’s an old saying that if you suspect you have a drinking…
The Stages of Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol addiction is a serious, life-threatening disease. The excessive use of alcohol is blamed for an estimated 88,000 deaths every year in the U.S. For those with an alcohol use…
The First Stages of Meth Addiction Treatment
Methamphetamine is a powerful and addictive drug that affects the central nervous system. Some amphetamines are sometimes used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and manage weight…
Can You Drink at All During Pregnancy?
Adjusting what you eat and drink during pregnancy is an essential part of prenatal care. But it isn’t always clear exactly what those adjustments should be. Many women wonder about…
Is it Possible to be Addicted to Cannabis?
Despite common belief, cannabis can be addictive to some people. Both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse classify marijuana…
Most Common Prescription Drug Addictions
We take for granted that prescribed medications are safe. However, as the number of prescription addictions continues to rise, people from every walk of life are reexamining that presumption. People…