Ecstasy: What are the effects it has on the brain?
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, Molly, or “E”, is one of the most popular recreational drugs in America, commonly used among partygoers and young adults. Side effects include energy and…
Embracing Sobriety: One Day at a Time with AA
Focusing your energy and attention on the present is essential to recovery. Instead of worrying about the possibility of a relapse or mulling over past mistakes, concentrate on the next…
Subutex vs. Suboxone
Despite some pretty major similarities, including sharing the same first syllable, Subutex and Suboxone are not the same drug. They cannot be used interchangeably or substituted for one another (unless…
3 Alternatives to Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
Although buprenorphine-based medications, Suboxone and Subutex, are widely used as part of opioid addiction treatment (and are considered to be safe and effective), there are plenty of good reasons why…
Is it Dangerous to Mix Alcohol & NSAIDs?
Typical over-the-counter (OTC) medications seen as relatively harmless on their own become potentially dangerous when ingested with alcohol or when alcohol is already in your system. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)…
The Crucial Role of Step Work in Addiction Recovery
Recovery is a journey; for many, step work is integral to this process. Research suggests that step work, in conjunction with therapy, might not only lead to increased rates of…
Look Out for This Typical Addict Behavior in Relationships
All types of relationships, be they friendly, romantic, or familial, are strained when addiction is involved. Despite their differences, the harmful patterns disrupting these relationships are very similar. Recognizing common…
Is Mixing Energy Drinks with Alcohol Safe?
Energy drinks are beverages with high levels of stimulant substances (generally sugar, caffeine, and herbal extracts) marketed as a quick solution to increase mental awareness and physical performance. Red Bull,…
Buprenorphine: FDA Warnings Include Tooth Decay
Buprenorphine is one of the most effective medications for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). When combined with counseling and behavioral therapies, buprenorphine can help people with opioid addiction achieve and…
How Cinderella Syndrome Impacts Addiction
Cinderella syndrome (also sometimes referred to as a Cinderella complex or the Cinderella effect) is a psychological condition when a person has “an unconscious desire to be taken care of…