What Is Physiological Dependence?
Psychological vs. Physiological Dependence – The idea that behavior can be divided into components independent of each other, such as being purely mental or physical
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Opioid Overdose Symptoms
How to Recognize Opioid Overdose Symptoms – Opioid addiction has been increasing dramatically since the early 2000s
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IBS and Alcohol
IBS and Alcohol – Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal condition that that does not appear to cause actual physical damage to the intestines
Anxiety Medication
Anxiety medication, otherwise known as benzodiazepines or benzos, are classified as Schedule IV controlled substances..
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What is a Drug and Alcohol Assessment?
Substance abuse and addiction often wreak havoc on a person’s life – it can impact them profoundly on many levels, and cause long-lasting damage to the mind, body, and relationships
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Xanax Abuse and Addiction
Xanax Abuse – Xanax belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which are often used to mitigate the symptoms of anxiety.
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Vicodin and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination
Vicodin is a prescription painkiller that contains the opioid hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol.)
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What Is Crack Cocaine?
Crack is a stimulant drug that is the freebase form of cocaine – meaning that it can be inhaled or smoked.
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Sober House or Halfway House?
Sober House or Halfway House? Understanding the Difference – Many people opt to stay in a group sober living environment following residential inpatient treatment for addiction
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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
Withdrawal syndrome is characterized by the effects that occur when a person dependent on drugs or alcohol abruptly discontinues using that substance.
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