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Alcohol consumption is often associated with headaches. The "hangover" headache experienced the morning after a night of heavy drinking is especially notorious. But why does [...]

The term "high-functioning alcoholic" refers to individuals who maintain a façade of normalcy in their daily lives while secretly struggling with alcohol dependence. Despite their [...]

Cocaine is a stimulant drug with short-term effects – that is, a high that wears off quickly – and a high potential for abuse and [...]

Opiate dependence is characterized by withdrawal symptoms that set in when opioid use suddenly stops. How long does it take to detox from opiates? The [...]

If you or someone you know has used heroin, you may not know all of the pertinent facts about this opioid. Read on to get [...]

Have you ever heard the phrase, "make amends"? It's not one we use too frequently in our everyday language, but it still holds significant meaning. [...]

The term “roofied” is commonly used to describe the act of drugging someone’s drink with Rohypnol, a powerful sedative, often with intentions of committing sexual [...]

vative approaches to mental health treatment are continuously emerging to address the intricate interplay between trauma and addiction. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy [...]

If you find yourself struggling with what to get your loved one in recovery, you’re not alone. Recovering from an addiction is likely one of [...]

he journey of recovery from addiction, one of the most formidable barriers individuals face is the stigma surrounding substance abuse. Despite progress in understanding addiction [...]

Substance abuse can profoundly impact mental health, leading to substance-induced mood disorders and altering brain function. In this blog, we explain the intricacies of substance-induced [...]

Percocet is a potent opioid medication that’s often prescribed for managing moderate to severe pain. Unfortunately, this drug also carries a significant risk of addiction. [...]