Substance Use Disorder Resources

Peyote is a cactus, known botanically as Lophophora williamsii, native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico and southwest Texas, and has been used as a psychoactive drug since ancient times. Peyote contains the hallucinogenic alkaloid known as mescaline. A hallucinogen is a class of substances that alter perceptions and are often used to […]

Opiates are drugs that have been naturally derived from the opium plant. Even though the term is often used interchangeably with opioids, there is a significant difference in how these terms are used in the scientific field. Opioids refer to drugs that are semi-synthetic. Further processing is done on opioids […]

Drug abuse has always been a topic that has generated a lot of controversy over the years. It has always been considered that the hotbed of drug abuse starts from our very own schools. If recent numbers are to be believed then it does indicate the percentage of students using […]

For many people, anxiety doesn’t just happen out of a singular cause. Often times, anxiety is a result of many factors, and this is why even its effective treatment should be seen in a holistic view. What are the holistic ways to treat anxiety? Anxiety surprisingly affects almost 1/5 of […]

Many people want to know if there are any black and mild positive effects. Before this can be answered it can be helpful to know more about these cigars. Black and Milds are small cigars. They are made from pipe tobacco. More tobacco is used in these than in cigarettes. […]

As the opioid crisis escalates, many doctors are searching for alternative forms of pain relief. Some have recommended more holistic treatments, such as physical therapy or acupuncture, to treat serious or chronic pain. In cases where medication is warranted, more doctors are choosing to prescribe less addictive medications, such as nonsteroidal […]

In America and around the world, drug and alcohol abuse is getting attention as a significant public health crisis. In the US alone, recent statistics show that over 21 million people over the age of 12 have a substance use disorder, with 17 million people abusing alcohol, 1 million abusing […]

Addiction to prescription or illicit drugs, alcohol, and other substances lead to serious consequences. It alters both mental and physical health as well as your life in general. Getting hooked also means dependency on the substances to get through the day.  However, is it possible to prevent an accidental overdose? […]

Bipolar disorder and alcoholism are two serious conditions that can have a significant impact on mood, behavior, and overall health. When left untreated and uncontrolled, both can also carry a risk of accidental injury, relationship difficulties, suicide, or accidental death. While many might not see the connection between these two […]

Headaches in Addiction Recovery When you are in recovery from your addiction there are going to be times when you are not feeling well, there are going to be times when you might be stressed out, there are going to be times when you are anxious, there are going to […]