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...
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...
The Risks of Fake Prescription Pills An overdose from fentapills is extremely likely no matter what your addiction or how high your tolerance is. I had been using heroin for several years before I entered treatment at Icarus Behavioral Health and had already overdosed once because of fentapills. The rise of fentanyl...
Can Coke Actually Kill? Cocaine is one of the most popular drugs globally. This dangerous drug is a potent stimulant that is highly addictive and can seriously affect your health. However, the psychostimulant has a reputation as a safe ‘party drug’ in some circles. But can cocaine kill you? You might think...
How Substance Use Can Lead to Loneliness Are you tired of feeling lonely as a result of your drug or alcohol use? Unfortunately, substance abuse and social isolation go hand-in-hand. In turn, this can spur more negative feelings. Both can lead to a lack of a support system that could otherwise prevent...
How Knowing the Signs of Meth Use Can Help Your Loved One Methamphetamine, or meth, is a stimulant drug – meaning that it lets people stay awake and undertake continuous activities with less need for sleep as it affects the central nervous system. Not only is meth highly addictive, but methamphetamine...
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