Following treatment, it can be frightening and challenging when trying to navigate the next steps in sobriety. While treatment offers different forms of preparation for…
What is Alcohol? When we discuss alcohol withdrawal symptoms, it is important that we have a good understanding of exactly what alcohol is. Alcohol is…
There are more males in addiction treatment than females. The reasons for that are many, not the least of which may be the lack of…
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…