
Best Way to Detox from Alcohol
Addiction, Alcohol, DetoxIf you have a history of heavy alcohol use, you may be ready to take back control over your life. Recovery is launched by a series of steps. These include completing alcohol detox, completing a treatment program, and engaging in continuing care…

The Combination of Alcohol with Other Depressants
Addiction, Recovery, TreatmentHave you been prescribed a depressant for anxiety management or insomnia? If so, you may not be aware of the dangers of drinking alcohol while taking these types of drugs.
Although the medications come with warnings to avoid alcohol, not…

Cocaine Addiction Signs
AddictionIt’s easy to see the allure of cocaine. Who wouldn’t want to feel more energetic, alert, and confident? Once you ingest cocaine, the brain is flooded with dopamine, which is what makes you feel so good.
The problem is that cocaine is…

Can Alcohol Cause Depression Relapse
Addiction, Alcohol, Mental HealthIf you have ever dealt with a bout of depression, you know how hard it is to overcome. Depression can latch on and persist for months, affecting every facet of your life. Someone recovering from depression may mistakenly believe it is okay to…

Pancreatitis From Alcohol
Addiction, Alcohol, TreatmentInflammation of the pancreatic, or pancreatitis, has several causes. Of these, the two leading causes are pancreatitis from alcohol abuse and gallstones. Whether the condition is chronic or acute, pancreatitis is a serious condition that can…

Is Valium a Narcotic?
Addiction, BenzodiazepinesIs Valium a Controlled Substance?
When the benzodiazepine Valium was first introduced in 1963, it was hailed as a much safer alternative to barbiturates. Treatment of anxiety disorder and other conditions with barbiturates had been plagued…

Functional Alcoholic: Meaning, Signs & Symptoms
Addiction, Alcohol, RecoveryIt can come as a shock to learn that someone you know as a responsible, hard-working person is in reality an alcoholic. It surprises us because we assume that alcoholics are sloppy, disheveled, and often unemployed. A functional alcoholic, though,…

Addiction Doctors Near Me in Malibu
Addiction, Recovery, TreatmentFinding the Best Addiction Medicine Physicians
You’ve made the life-altering decision to seek out treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction. Now that you are ready for treatment, you will probably start your search for rehab on Google. You…

Self Sabotage in Recovery
Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, Relapse, TreatmentWhy would someone who has worked so hard to get sober and turn their life around throw it all away? It truly defies reason. But self-sabotage in recovery is a very common occurrence. Let’s explore the ways we self-sabotage, and how to prevent…

How Much Does a Luxury Rehab Cost?
Addiction, TreatmentAfter you decide to tackle your substance use disorder, you must then consider the different rehab options available. Maybe, after doing some research, you’ve decided that a residential program is your best option. If so, you may be surprised…