Being one year sober may seem like an impossibility to you right now. However, with dedication, support, and a plan, you can not only reach one year sober – you can live the rest of your life drug-free. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to reach your goal. What Does It […]
Many people use the holidays as a time for reflection on things they need to change in their lives. A popular New Year’s resolution of many is to stop drinking. But sometimes it isn’t so easy to do that all at once. Rather than quit cold turkey forever, it’s sometimes more achievable to set a […]
What Does Alcoholic Nose Mean? “Alcoholic nose” is a colloquial term for the red, swollen nose popularly associated with alcohol abuse. There is some debate as to how much this phenomenon actually has to do with alcoholism. The scientific term for the condition is “rhinophyma.” Rhinophyma, a skin condition characterized by a large, red, bumpy, […]
The holidays are right around the corner. For most people, this is a time of cheer and celebration, a time to be with loved ones. However, many people actually find that holidays are stressful. According to a 2022 poll from the American Psychological Association, 31% of Americans reported feeling stressed about the holidays. This represented […]
What Is Methadone? Methadone is a synthetic opioid that is commonly used for the treatment of opioid addiction and for pain management. It’s an opioid agonist, meaning it lessens withdrawal symptoms and cravings by acting on the brain’s opioid receptors. Methadone maintenance treatment was first approved for the treatment of opioid use disorder in the […]
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), an estimated ten percent of Americans aged 12 and older currently struggle with a substance use disorder (SUD) of some kind. If you are one of them, month-long challenges like Sober October or Dry January are the perfect reason to start your recovery journey. […]
What Is Marijuana? Marijuana, also known as weed, is a plant that’s often used as a recreational drug, though it also has medicinal and industrial uses. Recently, legal cannabis has made its way across the country, leading to more and more people using the drug. The psychoactive properties in weed are primarily due to a […]
What Is Oxycodone? Oxycodone is a prescription opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is derived from thebaine, a naturally occurring substance found in the opium poppy plant. Oxycodone is available in several forms, including immediate-release and extended-release tablets, as well as a component of other medications Percocet. Oxycodone may have numerous […]
Key Takeaways Weed gummies produce longer-lasting effects than smoking or vaping marijuana. Because THC is processed through the digestive system and liver before entering the bloodstream, the effects of cannabis edibles typically take longer to begin but can last much longer than inhaled cannabis. The effects of THC gummies can last several hours. Weed gummies […]
Chronic alcohol abuse, also known as heavy drinking, is a pattern of repeated alcohol consumption. It goes beyond occasional or moderate drinking and can lead to numerous negative health and social consequences. To understand how such a problem develops, you have to understand the definition of binge drinking. According to the National Institute on Alcohol […]
