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What Happens If You Mix Zoloft and Alcohol? Blackouts, Cravings & More
People who suffer from depression often drink a lot more (and more often). Numerous studies have supported this finding, with depression occurring in 68% of all instances of alcohol dependence. Regardless of which caused the other, the presence of depression can...
What is Chronic Alcoholism?
To put it simply, chronic alcoholism is essentially an alcohol use disorder. Chronic alcoholism is not a medical term, but rather one that’s commonly used by the general public to describe moderate to severe alcohol addiction. It is also sometimes used to describe...
Smoking Meth vs Snorting It: Is One More Dangerous Than The Other?
Meth is bad news no matter which way you look at it—or use it. This powerful and highly addictive psychoactive stimulant is known for ruining lives and turning its users into unrecognizable shells of their former selves in just a few short years. However, the way a...
3 Tips for Dealing with Insomnia During Detox
The initial days of recovery from substance abuse and addiction are referred to as the detox period. Individuals who are detoxing may experience an array of physical and psychological symptoms that are unpleasant or challenging to cope with. One of the most common...
4 Benefits of Holistic Medicine for Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment certainly isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. While several tried-and-true approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dual diagnosis addiction treatment, or a 12 step recovery program, have been proven effective, sometimes they’re still not...
Which Hormone Is Responsible For Addiction?
Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body and function similarly to the red and green signals of a stoplight. These powerful molecules can both regulate or disrupt everything from organ function to human development to mood. Mounting evidence has shown that...
Childhood Trauma and Addiction | How Toxic Stress Affects Development
The connection between addiction and conditions such as stress or mental illness is one that is well documented. These afflictions can literally alter the brain, making individuals more prone to experiencing negative emotions which in turn, results in higher instances...
5 Reasons to Avoid Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Want to keep the party going all night long? Mixing alcohol and energy drinks is the wrong way to go about it. Sure, it works, but at what cost? Alcohol is a depressant, energy drinks are stimulants, and these polar opposites can be deadly when combined. Whether...
Which Drug Addictions Don’t Require Medical Detox?
What is Medical Detox? Medical detox, also referred to as medically assisted detox, is the use of medication in a controlled and monitored environment to flush drugs from the body. It is also particularly useful in managing short-term drug withdrawal symptoms, which...
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JOHN GAU
CORI BAIZA
AMANDA MARINELLI, DNP, BBA, AG NP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP
MARK GUDIM
RAFAEL A. MUNNE, MD