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What Are the Main Steps in Addiction Treatment?

If you’re ready to break the powerful grip of drugs or alcohol, success is best achieved by seeking professional help. …

2 days ago

Carfentanil: Another Horrific Drug Crossing America’s Borders

It's hard to imagine a drug more lethal than fentanyl, which is 100 times more potent than morphine.  Until recently,…

2 weeks ago

A Magic Mushroom Gummy That Can Kill: Here’s What You Need to Know

Magic mushroom gummy products (nootropics) are popular for treating depression and anxiety.  Many contain psilocybin, commonly known as shrooms or…

3 weeks ago

How Does High-Intensity Drinking Differ from Binge Drinking?

Heavy drinking during the holidays is common.  Consuming large quantities of alcoholic beverages is often associated with having fun.  But,…

1 month ago

5 Rituals for Supporting Your Recovery Journey

Humans tend to dislike following a schedule.  It’s not uncommon for people to want to sleep in on a workday…

1 month ago

Understanding the High Rate of Holiday Relapses

With the holidays rapidly approaching, stress and anxiety often spur the use of alcohol or drugs as a coping tool. …

2 months ago

Does Drug Overdose Kill More Men than Women?

Although men and women are exposed to the same drugs, men die of drug overdose two to three times more…

2 months ago

Cocaethylene: Understanding the Risks of Using Cocaine and Alcohol Together

Cocaethylene is not a drug you can buy, but the side effects it produces can be equally as dangerous as…

2 months ago

What You Need to Know About Mixing Opioids and Alcohol

Like many people, you may be using prescription opioids to manage chronic pain while continuing to enjoy a mixed drink…

2 months ago

Pink Cocaine: Another Deadly Drug Cocktail to Avoid

In the last few years, new deadly drugs have appeared at a rapid rate. These drugs are often a lethal…

3 months ago