Both alcohol and benzodiazepines are very harmful to the body, especially if taken in large quantities. But combined, they are an even greater danger and one which you should definitely try to avoid as much as possible. If you are keen to try and get a handle on your...
When you are in rehab trying to overcome your addiction, there are a lot of different psychological difficulties that you can expect to happen, and it’s important to make sure that you are aware of as many of them as possible so that you can do whatever you need to in...
Adjusting to a life of sobriety after rehab can be challenging. While checking into a treatment center at first feels intimidating, the structure and pace of life can quickly become familiar. With time, depending on the length of your stay, life in rehab gets...
Chicago, also known as the windy city, is infamous for its drug use. The most commonly abused drugs in Chicago include cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and ecstasy (MDMA). Prescription drugs such as methadone, Adderall, oxycodone, and Hydrocodone are also commonly abused....
Drug abuse is a huge issue in the country and cities such as Champaign, Illinois haven’t been spared. Champaign is undoubtedly the heart of Illinois and being a college town, hosts a healthy community of young adults. Unfortunately, this also means that there are...
Does trauma in childhood lead to addiction, and is there a correlation between addiction and childhood trauma? While not every child who experiences childhood trauma will become addicted to substances, studies have found a correlation between addiction and childhood...
