Cocaine Overdose: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention
Cocaine, an extremely addictive chemical stimulant, can lead to death when abused. Knowing the symptoms and risk factors for cocaine overdose is one of the best ways to prevent needless deaths; similarly, it is equally important to have a grasp of the protective and curative steps one can take in such cases. Key Takeaways Cocaine […]
Breaking the Chains: The Severe Impact of Addiction on Men and Their Families
A Ripple Effect: The Impact of Men’s Substance Abuse on their Families Addiction is a disheartening reality that affects not only the individual but also the people around them, especially their families. Addiction in men can bring about a ripple effect, impacting their loved ones in profound, often heartbreaking ways. Understanding the depth of this […]
Can You Overdose on Xanax – How Much is Too Much?
Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam. It’s a prescription benzodiazepine that’s frequently prescribed for the treatment of panic disorder and other forms of anxiety. Benzodiazepines or “benzos” are a class of drugs that are recognized for being fast-acting but highly addictive. Apart from elderly adults with progressive, age-related illnesses and others receiving end-of-life treatments, […]
Can You Overdose on Xanax – How Much is Too Much?
Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam. It’s a prescription benzodiazepine that’s frequently prescribed for the treatment of panic disorder and other forms of anxiety. Benzodiazepines or “benzos” are a class of drugs that are recognized for being fast-acting but highly addictive. Apart from elderly adults with progressive, age-related illnesses and others receiving end-of-life treatments, […]
What Does Xanax Do to the Brain?
What is Xanax? Xanax, the brand name for Alprazolam, is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant and benzodiazepine commonly prescribed for treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder. In the United States, Xanax is the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medication. How Xanax Affects the Brain Xanax acts on the brain by slowing down activity […]
Adderall Abuse: A Sure Way to Damage Your Body
What is Adderall? Adderall is a synthetic central nervous system stimulant (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine). Stimulants are a “class of drugs that speed up messages traveling between the brain and body.” Stimulants help people with brain chemical imbalance feel more awake and energetic. This drug is most often prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Sometimes it is […]
Poor Oral Hygiene and Substance Abuse Disorders
What is Oral Hygiene? The teeth in your mouth, gums, tongue, and oral cavity provide the body with natural defenses against bacteria and disease. To ensure a healthy mouth, teeth, gums, and oral cavity, nutrition and appropriate care of teeth and gums (daily brushing and flossing) are necessary. Unhealthy oral hygiene can lead to tooth decay, […]
How Long Does Adderall Last in the Body?
What is Adderall? Adderall is a combination medication which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and it works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain[1]. Adderall is both an amphetamine and dextroamphetamine and belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants which, when taken as prescribed, increase […]
Do I Need Addiction Treatment for Men?
It’s actually easy to tell what the difference is between women’s rehab programs and men’s rehab programs. Gender-specific addiction treatment is designed to be effective for one particular gender, rather than being effective for all clients. When choosing a rehab program, most people struggling with addiction often don’t have gender-specificity as a primary concern. However, […]
Recognizing Signs of Benzo Addiction
Did you know that some prescription medications have an extremely high potential for addiction? That’s why benzo addiction rehab centers are some of the most common rehab facilities you can find in major cities and other main U.S. locations. Benzodiazepines, sometimes also called benzos, are commonly prescribed to treat stress-related illnesses such as anxiety disorders […]
