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A Look at Bipolar and Alcohol Blackouts

by serene | Mar 26, 2021 | Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health

Researchers and medical professionals have known for some time now that there are many connections between substance use and mental health. However, alcohol and bipolar disorder have an interesting effect in common: blackouts. In recognition of World Bipolar Day on...

Is Quitting Alcohol “Cold Turkey” Safe?

by serene | Mar 18, 2021 | Alcohol Addiction, Recovery

In a world where nearly every home, restaurant, resort, and even nail salon has alcohol available, quitting is not easy. Some people chose to quit alcohol to lose weight, some do it for religious or spiritual reasons, some realize that their relationship with alcohol...

Understanding Symptoms of Withdrawal

by serene | Jan 27, 2021 | Treatment

Have you ever spent days or weeks away from someone you typically see every day? Possibly a sibling, parent, or spouse. Did you start to miss them, wish you had them with you, and imagine the things about that person that bring you comfort? At first, the feelings seem...

Is Cocaine An Addictive Drug?

by serene | Nov 3, 2020 | Cocaine

A powerful stimulant that is abused by thousands of American’s every year, consuming cocaine is far from an innocent act. The Drug Enforcement Agency categorizes cocaine as a schedule II controlled substance. Schedule II drugs are defined as “drugs with a high...

Tramadol Withdrawal Symptoms

by serene | Oct 26, 2020 | Tramadol

An opioid-like painkiller, tramadol is used for relieving severe chronic pain. Despite it being considered one of the least potent opiate analgesics, becoming addicted to tramadol can occur swiftly and fiercely. Tramadol addiction has become increasingly more common...

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Why Using Alcohol To Cope with Stress Doesn’t Work

Apr 1, 2021

Alcohol is often touted as a do-it-all wonderdrug that can fix any unpleasant situation, particularly, the stressful ones. Songs, movies, tv shows, and advertisements all perpetuate this notion that alcohol makes things better. While it can make you feel good at the...