In families grappling with substance abuse, the term "co-dependency" often surfaces, painting a picture of tangled relationships where love, obligation, and unhealthy...
Understanding Co-Dependency in Substance Abuse Families
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Financial Health in Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a multifaceted process involving much more than just abstaining from substance use. It's about rebuilding and reinventing one's life, and a...
What is the Difference Between Oxycodone vs Hydrocodone?
Have you ever wondered about the difference between oxycodone vs hydrocodone? As two of the most common prescription opioids, these medications are often used to treat pain. You may have taken one or both at some point after surgery or for chronic...
How Long Does K2 Stay in Your System?
K2, also known as Spice, is a popular form of synthetic marijuana that mimics the psychoactive effects of THC. Despite its growing prevalence, many people are still unsure how long K2 remains in their system. If you or a loved one needs treatment...
Percocet Withdrawal Symptoms
You've been using Percocets for a while now, but it's time to face the facts. While they might have started as a way to deal with pain, now you need them just to feel normal. This reliance on Percocet may have led to addiction, and it's important...
How Long is Alcohol Rehab?
Alcohol addiction is a serious health problem that can affect anyone. It can take a toll on your physical and mental health, as well as your relationships, career, and overall quality of life. Fortunately, treatment options are available for those...
Medications to Treat Alcohol Withdrawal
Those looking to recover from an alcohol use disorder (AUD) must first undergo a detox phase. Prolonged and heavy drinking can lead to these withdrawal symptoms becoming severe and potentially life-threatening, as in the case of delirium tremens...
Drinking Alcohol While Sick
The most popular substance to use is alcohol. This is because alcohol is legal to drink for adults and easily accessible. Unfortunately, because of how accessible alcohol is, many people abuse it and develop alcohol addictions. Individuals who...
What Is the Best Mood Stabilizer?
Mood stabilizers are medications used for treating mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, which is where a person’s mood changes from a depressed state (lows) to a manic state (highs). These drugs help reduce these severe swings in mood and...
10 Facts About Alcohol
Alcohol is a very popular drink all over the world, and it has been enjoyed by people for a very long time. Most of the time it is indulged at parties and during social gatherings with friends, making it an undeniable cornerstone of numerous...
Reasons to Stay Sober After Drug Treatment
When you're dealing with drug addiction, it's like being stuck in a never-ending battle that's not fought on some distant battlefield but deep within yourself. This struggle isn't something that just affects one part of your life; it touches...
What Are Synthetic Drugs?
Every day, people are searching for legal ways to get high. One search on the internet will give you a variety of mind-altering synthetic or man-made materials. Many convenience stores and gas stations also sell synthetic drugs labeled as...