Without proper medical care, alcohol withdrawal can be fatal. Heavy drinkers and alcoholics may experience withdrawal symptoms soon after discontinuing their sessions. It typically occurs within eight hours of the last drink, but in some cases, it may take longer. Alcoholics may feel uncomfortable and have...
Overdoses from benzodiazepines like valium have been on the rise over the past couple of years with data showing as many as 12,000 cases in 2020. The increase represents a worrisome more than ten-fold increase since 1999. So it’s no surprise that many patients who take...
Not all drugs are created equal. Some drugs can be consumed for longer periods before risking serious addiction. Instead, other drugs could wrap you around the grip of addiction quicker than you can call for help. But where does Adderall fall on that scale? Let’s take...
The statistics on cocaine use in America are alarming. It’s estimated that nearly 2% of the entire population in the U.S. reported using cocaine in the year 2021. With such a high percentage of the population using it’s likely that you may eventually encounter someone who...
Cocaine is one of the most abused drugs in America with over five million—roughly 2% of the population—reported using it according to a study carried out in 2020. With such widespread use, it’s possible that someone we know and love could be affected by it. It’s...
Prescription drugs are for the most part great at achieving their medical goals; however, they may also pose a risk of addiction for users that take them in a way different than directed. With nearly one in every ten school-aged children suffering from ADD/ADHD, parents must...
Heroin is an extremely addictive drug that can quickly lead users down a destructive path of abuse. Its potency for dependency also makes heroin addiction a life-threatening condition. Understanding the signs and symptoms of heroin addiction can help us assist our loved ones in identifying a...
Alcoholism is a severely misunderstood condition, which can make it difficult to distinguish the difference between binge drinking and alcoholism. On one end people may assume alcoholics are on the extreme of the stick — homeless, broke, sick, and dying. On the other end, people may...
Opioids belong to a group of synthetic painkillers that are analog to opium. The drug group is often prescribed to patients who are terminally ill or have recently undergone surgery. When taken as prescribed, opioids work efficiently and help medical staff and patients treat major physical...
Anger, like other heavy emotions, can cloud our thinking and encourage us to make irrational decisions. The pain that comes with it prompts us to seek relief, and it’s within this need for relief that trouble with alcohol and drugs begins. Addiction and anger exacerbate each...
