What is Gender-Specific Rehab?
A growing advancement in drug and alcohol treatment programs is gender-specific rehab programs. Gender-specific programs meet patients’ needs with diff…
Risks of At-Home Cocaine Detox
The risks of cocaine detox at home far outweigh any misconceptions of viability and safety. Cocaine withdrawal can be very uncomfortable and physically and m…
Xanax Addiction: Signs, Effects and Detox
Xanax is a central nervous system depressant belonging to the benzodiazepine class of drugs. Typically, benzodiazepines are safe for short-term use, with doc…
Fentanyl’s Short and Long-Term Effects
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine; therefore, concerns over the rise of fentanyl abuse in Atlanta are legitim…
Alcoholism And Sleep Disorders
Researchers finding a connection between alcoholism and sleep are trying to educate the public with their findings. Many people hold on to the belief that al…
Domestic Abuse and Substance Abuse
Domestic violence and substance abuse are generationally connected and more common than people believe. Unfortunately, the risk factors for domestic abuse an…
Are Delta-8 and Delta-9 Addictive?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a plant-based chemical found in cannabis plants called cannabinoids. Delta-8 and Delta-9 are different forms of THC. Each of th…
What are the Signs of Vicodin Abuse?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that over 20% of American adults suffer chronic pain to some degree. Vicodin is a popular and potent opioid pai…
Alcohol Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis: Differences and Similarities
Alcohol hepatitis and liver cirrhosis are often associated with high amounts of acetaldehyde, a toxin from extreme amounts of ethanol alcohol ingested into t…
Elderly Substance Abuse
A significant and alarming trend is emerging, and researchers are beginning to identify the contributing factors to a rise in elderly substance abuse. Treatm…
Boofing Drugs and Why it is Dangerous
One of the signs of drug addiction is a raging desire to get high as quickly as possible. This is why it’s wise to visit a drug rehab center or seek the help…
How To Get A Loved One Into Rehab
When the signs and symptoms of a substance use disorder appear in a loved one, it’s challenging to absorb reality and figure out what to do next. The situati…