The Dangers of Polysubstance Abuse
Most people associate addiction with only one specific drug, such as opioids or alcohol. However, it’s also possible to develop a dependence on multiple drugs. Polysubstance abuse is challenging...
28Apr
When Does Drinking Become a Problem?
Alcohol has serious effects on decision-making and health, and drinking any amount can have consequences. The risk doubles when people become heavy drinkers, especially if they don't recognize how...
17Apr
Fentanyl in Designer Drugs
Fentanyl is a prescription painkiller that is more potent than morphine and heroin. Like all opioids, it binds to receptors in the brain, causing effects like euphoria and relaxation....
11Apr
5 Effects of Untreated Trauma
Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms your ability to cope. Trauma can change your brain in multiple ways that affect your memory and...
05Apr
How to Stop a Panic Attack
If you’ve ever experienced sudden, intense fear for no apparent reason, it might have been a panic attack. Panic attacks have no obvious trigger, which makes them unpredictable. You...
29Mar
Cocaine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Alcohol has a depressant effect that slows down your body and brain messaging, while cocaine is a stimulant that provides an immediate pleasurable sensation and heightened energy levels. Despite...
20Mar
Fentanyl Detox and Withdrawal Symptoms
Fentanyl, a human-made drug once available exclusively in hospitals, is driving the recent alarming spike in opioid overdose deaths. Because it takes effect quickly and binds more completely to...
13Mar
How to Get Better Sleep
Over the weekend, most Americans set their clocks an hour forward to mark the beginning of daylight saving time. Though the extra sunlight is a welcome change for people...
08Mar
Chronic Fatigue and Substance Use Disorder
Do you frequently wake up in the morning and feel like you barely slept? Are your energy levels consistently low throughout the day? Do you experience inexplicable body aches,...
