Binge drinking isn’t just about drinking every day; you might go weeks without a drink. However, you’ve noticed that every time you drink, you drink to excess no matter what your intent. You’ve told yourself that there’s no way you’re an alcoholic because you’re...
When you realize that you cannot stop using drugs or drinking on your own, it is time to ask for help. Maybe you’ve tried to stop and keep relapsing. Perhaps you haven’t even tried to stop using it because the thought is terrifying. But, whether you are just getting...
When you decide to get sober, you don’t instantly know all of the treatment modalities and options available to you. You may have heard about people going to rehab without really knowing what that entails. Likewise, maybe you have heard of others going to detox,...
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug and a stimulant. Made from the coca plant native to South America, it is illegal in the United States, and comes in different forms, with the most common being a fine white powder. Users snort the powder into their nose or rub it...
If you take any drug, then your brain will be affected. That’s because drugs impact the operations of the brain, through the process of affecting how nerve cells communicate. Your body’s nerve cells signal messages to one another through chemicals that are called...
Although there is still much work to be done regarding the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, we have gained a lot of ground. Long gone are the days when mental health disorders were something to be hidden and never discussed. Instead, many realize that...
