Substance Use Disorder Resources

Drinking alcohol seems as common today as drinking a bottle of water. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), about 70 percent of the adult population in America reported drinking alcohol in the prior year, as reported in the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The […]

Every year, the National Institute on Drug Abuse conducts a survey on teen drug use. In their annual Monitoring the Future study for 2018, the NIDA found that a relatively high number of teens are using drugs. In fact, 32% of 10th graders and 37% of 12th graders are vaping, with […]

The pink cloud syndrome is very common among those who are in early recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction. Many first-time Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) members will talk about their pink clouds. The good news is that the pink cloud syndrome helps many people continue to stay sober. If you are […]

Getting High on Naproxen: Is it Possible?How dangerous is naproxen? This is something that many people want to know. The truth is that while you can’t get high on taking naproxen, this NSAID can be dangerous in its own sort. NSAID stands for a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Is naproxen an […]

There are several kinds of addiction rehab centers available for both men and women. Some focus mainly on mental health disorders and others focus on only addictions. Several focus on the combination of both mental health disorders and addiction. There are many addiction rehab centers that offer programs to help a […]

Benzodiazepines are a drug classification.  They affect gamma-aminobutyric, a neurotransmitter which reduces nerve activity.  Gamma-aminobutyric is an inhibitory, tranquilizing neurotransmitter that suppresses the function of neurons in the brain.  Benzodiazepines amplify the effects of this neurotransmitter to slow down the nerve activity in the brain.  Since excessive nerve activity has been linked to anxiety disorders, […]

Barbiturates are what most doctors used to treat insomnia before coming out with benzodiazepines. Essentially, it attacks the central nervous system, acting as a depressant, which is why it was used to treat people suffering from insomnia. The overuse of this drug is what led many to continue to use […]

There are millions of prescriptions given out by physicians every single year for cyclobenzaprine. This is the main ingredient for the medication, Flexeril. Is Cyclobenzaprine a narcotic? It is a muscle relaxant that is often prescribed for treating back spasms and pain. Many experts believe that this medication is not […]

The 5 Most Addictive Prescription Medications On the surface, prescription medications seem safe enough. After all, doctors prescribe it to help us heal from pain, injury, or illness. If we are prescribed a medication, it is often because a doctor feels that the medication can provide us some benefit that […]

What To Expect At AA Meetings When you finish with an addiction treatment program, it might be helpful for you to attend AA meetings. While this can be scary for some, it can be beneficial to know more about these meetings. Some people want to know how long they will last […]