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4 Benefits of Holistic Medicine for Addiction Treatment
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...

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Which Hormone Is Responsible For Addiction?
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...

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5 Reasons to Avoid Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
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...

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Which Drug Addictions Don’t Require Medical Detox?
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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A Look at Bipolar and Alcohol Blackouts
A Look at Bipolar and Alcohol Blackouts

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...

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Is Quitting Alcohol “Cold Turkey” Safe?
Is Quitting Alcohol “Cold Turkey” Safe?

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...

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