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…
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…
Substance Abuse and Gender Research continues to demonstrate that men, more than women, are more likely to use illicit drugs. Additionally, men begin using drugs…
What is Drug/Alcohol Rehab? Drugs and alcohol do wreak havoc in anyone’s life who misuses and abuses them. In combination, they can be deadly. For…
You just found out that you will have a drug test, and you recently have done cocaine. Regardless of the reason for your drug test,…
What is Family Therapy in SUD Treatment? Substance abuse is known as a family disease. Why? Our individual actions have an impact on others in…
Deciding to get sober from any substance is a major step in the right direction. It is not a decision that a lot of people…
Since becoming legal in many places, the use of THC during sobriety has become a more difficult conversation. It’s easy to justify telling someone not…
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…
When someone is struggling with their mental health, it is not uncommon for them to turn to alcohol or drugs for temporary relief or escape.…