Substance Use Disorder Resources

Drug addicts all have stories to tell. What is meant by this? Well, like every beginner gambler has a tell when they are holding the best hand, addicts will show “tells” of the addiction they have. You may have a spouse, co-worker or a best friend who has an addiction. […]

In the past couple of years, it appears that there is an increasing number of people who are using substances dubbed as “natural” and “herbal” to get high. Since these substances usually come from plants and are not considered illegal, people see them as a safer alternative to illegal drugs. […]

4 Ds of Relapse Prevention Beat Cravings! There are many, many tools to use for relapse prevention, but the 4 Ds of relapse prevention are simple are require only the discipline to put them into action. The 4 Ds are: Delay, Distract, De-Stress, and De-catastrophize. We have discussed using urges […]

Tramadol is one of many prescription painkillers approved by the U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It is marketed under the brand names Ultram, Ultram ER, and Conzip. It is also marketed in combination with acetaminophen, another pain-relieving medication, as Ultracet. Due […]

Short and Long Term Effects of Drugs Drugs can and often do ruin people’s lives. Many people think that just because someone is prescribed medications that these medications are safe but the truth of the matter is far from that. Even prescription drugs can cause many negative short and long-term […]

Pushing Your Loved Ones Away Why Your Addiction Causes This Do you find yourself pushing your loved one’s away? Does it ever feel like your addiction is just too mean and too ugly to let the world see, so you get mad when those you love the most get too […]

When it comes to substance abuse, half the battle is won the moment the individual acknowledges the need for drug rehab. Not everyone will admit to this, however out of fear of rejection, alienation, and judgment. It is difficult to get help if the person concerned doesn’t even realize there’s […]

Alcohol poisoning is another term for an alcohol overdose, a serious medical crisis that can be lethal. What is the definition (“def“), well it a nutshell it occurs when the blood level of alcohol is too high to be properly processed by the body. This typically results from drinking heavily […]

Chances are you’ve heard some buzz about the drug called kratom within the last year or so.  This is because the word on the street is that kratom is a drug that can treat pain and curb daunting opioid withdrawal symptoms. In fact, dietary supplement companies jumped in fast on the […]

Xanax is considered to be an extremely addictive benzodiazepine drug. It is often prescribed by physicians to treat mental disorders including panic disorders, anxiety disorders, and phobias. It was first used in the 1970s and it has become one of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepines in the U.S. Physicians prescribe twice […]