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3 Tips for Dealing with Insomnia During Detox

Published on May 26, 2021 | Rehab

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

Published on May 19, 2021 | Health & Wellness

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?

Last updated Sep 8, 2021 | Published on May 12, 2021 | 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

Published on May 6, 2021 | Addiction

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

Published on Apr 27, 2021 | Alcohol Addiction

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?

Published on Apr 22, 2021 | Treatment

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...

Why Using Alcohol To Cope with Stress Doesn’t Work

Last updated May 7, 2021 | Published on Apr 1, 2021 | Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health

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...

A Look at Bipolar and Alcohol Blackouts

Last updated May 7, 2021 | Published on 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?

Last updated Mar 24, 2021 | Published on 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...