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Alcohol and Mood Swings: How to Recognize the Signs
Alcohol and Mood Swings: How to Recognize the Signs

Struggling with mood swings exacerbated by alcohol abuse? You’re not alone in facing this challenge. The effects of alcohol on our emotional well-being can be profound, leading to unpredictable mood shifts that disrupt our daily lives. Support can make a world of difference in these moments.

Amethyst Recovery Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida is here to offer a compassionate and understanding hand to guide you through the recovery process. Our personalized approach to care consists of addiction treatment programs and types of therapy. We aim to help our clients regain control over their emotions and create a stable foundation for a healthier, happier life.

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Tips for Rebuilding Life After Rehab
Tips for Rebuilding Life After Rehab

If you have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program, then you are probably considering trying to rebuild your life. It's indeed a difficult time. Life after rehab from addiction is not easy. It won't happen overnight, and you will likely have setbacks – this is...

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12 Sober Activities to Ring in the New Year
12 Sober Activities to Ring in the New Year

Whether you're celebrating New Year's Eve or just looking for a fun way to ring in the new year, there are plenty of ways to have fun without drinking alcohol. The best part? You can do all of these activities with your friends! So get ready to embark on a spontaneous...

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Heroin Overdose: Everything You Need To Know
Heroin Overdose: Everything You Need To Know

Heroin is an opioid drug made of morphine that can be highly addictive, which could lead to overdose. Most heroin users inject, sniff, snort, or smoke it. Every year, at least four out of every 100,000 people in the United States die of a heroin overdose. Today,...

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How Common is Accidental Drug Overdose?
How Common is Accidental Drug Overdose?

As of 2020, the number of drug-involved overdose deaths reached an all-time high of 91,799, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. At least 74.8% of those deaths involved opioids, 14% involved heroin, 26% involved psychostimulants, primarily...

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What Are Substance-Induced Mood Disorders?
What Are Substance-Induced Mood Disorders?

Substance-induced mood disorders refer to depressive, anxiety, or psychotic symptoms arising from substance abuse or medications. These symptoms may appear at any point during the use cycle: active use, intoxication, or withdrawal. Roughly 50 percent of individuals...

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5 Examples Of Hydrocodone Abuse
5 Examples Of Hydrocodone Abuse

Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid used as an analgesic for moderate to severe pain. It is as or more effective than codeine for cough suppression and nearly as effective as morphine for pain relief. But, it is also highly addictive and may lead to fatal overdoses...

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3 Things You Should Know About Dextromethorphan (DXM) Withdrawal
3 Things You Should Know About Dextromethorphan (DXM) Withdrawal

Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a drug found in dozens of over-the-counter medications to treat the common cold. It temporarily relieves cough caused by the common cold, flu, or other conditions, speeding up recovery. Unfortunately, DXM can also be abused as a psychoactive...

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Is Trazodone Habit-Forming Or Addictive?
Is Trazodone Habit-Forming Or Addictive?

Trazodone hydrochloride (known as “trazodone”) is an FDA-approved antidepressant and sleeping pill developed in the 60s. It was initially not favored by the medical community because it had side effects such as dizziness, fainting, irregular heartbeat, and priapism...

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