The Risks of Using Cocaine for Appetite Suppression Most people use cocaine either to get high or to feel normal once they are dependent on it. There are also people who use cocaine to lose weight. Cocaine weight loss is a particularly poor and unhealthy way of losing weight. This article...
Resources on Methamphetamine Use and Recovery Meth is a central nervous system stimulant drug that produces a powerful high. Meth use causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, and can quickly impact the mental and physical health of users. Sometimes, meth can lead to overdose and even death. Have you found something that...
Differences Between PTSD and C PTSD Many people have some understanding of PTSD, but not so many know what CPTSD is. In this article, we look at exactly what both of these mental issues are, and why the treatment of Complex PTSD is increasingly sought after across the United States. If you...
Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the Sensation of Craving What do we know about the phenomenon of craving? This saying goes back decades and is included in a passage from the Alcoholics Anonymous book. How can this passage about the phenomenon of craving and Alcoholics Anonymous be useful today, even for clients...
Meth Overdose: Warning Signs and Recovery Methods Exactly what is Crystal Meth, and why is it such a powerful drug, quietly wreaking so much havoc in the shadow of the opioid epidemic? Crystal meth is a neurotoxin that stays in the brain longer and causes severe harm, despite its similarities to meth,...
Getting the Insurance Coverage You Need for Rehab Paying for the resources you need to support substance use issues can be costly, especially if you lack health coverage. The good news is that you may have options, particularly if you are a low-income adult or meet other criteria with the Human...
Choosing Personalized Treatment for Substance Abuse There are a wide variety of names used by rehab facilities to characterize their personalized addiction treatment programs since there are just as many ways to treat drug abuse. The ability to tailor care to each client is one of these distinguishing features. What does it...
AA Meetings and Addiction Treatment in Santa Fe, NM Drinking alcohol is often a pleasant way to relax and socialize for many people. However, excessive alcohol consumption is detrimental to your health and can negatively affect your loved ones. If you suffer from a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder...
Planning to Prevent a Return to Substance Abuse A relapse is not the result of a single incident. A person in recovery goes through a continuous process that is characterized by major warning indicators. These red flags can lead someone back to drug or alcohol abuse. To avoid relapse and maintain...
A Closer Look At Baking Soda To Fool Drug Tests People use a variety of methods to "beat" drug tests. These include but aren't limited to drinking baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate). Many ideas used to "beat" or "fool" a drug test are not effective, and some are even...
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