
The Danger of Mixing Librium and Alcohol
Addiction, Detox, Dual DiagnosisDangers Of Mixing Librium And Alcohol
Both Librium and alcohol are central nervous system depressants. Read on to learn about the dangers of mixing Librium and alcohol. Librium is a moderate to long-acting sedative in the benzo family of drugs.…

Does Cocaine Make You Aggressive?
AddictionCocaine and Aggressive Behavior
Everybody knows about the stimulant effects of cocaine, but did you know cocaine also makes you aggressive? While we might think of cocaine as a substance that makes a person feel happy and confident, that is…

Dangerous New Pink Drug
Addiction, OpioidsNew Drug Called Pink
Add the ‘pink drug’ to the growing list of synthetic opioids that continue to wreak havoc in our nation. The drug referred to as Pink, Pinky, or U-4 is actually U-47700, first created by Upjohn in the 1970s.…

How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?
Addiction, OpioidsYou may wonder, “How long does fentanyl stay in your system?” You may ask this because you are facing a drug test after ingesting fentanyl. Maybe you are curious about what to expect in fentanyl detox. Read on to learn how long fentanyl…

My Drinking is Out of Control
Addiction, AlcoholHow Can I Stop Drinking Out Of Control?
The New Year is the perfect time to address an alcohol use disorder if you find yourself thinking, “My drinking is out of control!” Who knew when you began the daily habit of enjoying a glass…

Using Drugs to Cope
Addiction, Mental HealthHow many stressed-out people are using drugs to cope with their emotions? Learn about how self-medicating with drugs or alcohol only makes things worse. Anyone who has been through a highly stressful life event or trauma knows how hard it can…

Addiction and Trauma Treatment
Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, RecoveryAddiction and trauma treatment often go hand in hand. Learn about the role that trauma may play in a substance use disorder.
When thinking about the causes of addiction it is clear that there are many diverse risk factors that can play a role.…

What Are the Effects of Opiate Abuse
Addiction, Opioids, RecoveryLearn about the harsh effects of opiate abuse.
When someone abuses opiates, such as heroin or prescription pills, the results can be devastating. Opiate dependence or addiction can turn your life upside down. Learn about the effects of opiate…

What are Signs of an Overdose
Addiction, Opioids, RecoveryDrug overdose deaths reached an all-time high in 2020. Learn what are signs of an overdose are and what to do if someone overdoses. An overdose happens when someone ingests more drugs or alcohol than their body can safely process. The toxic…

Recovering from Diazepam Addiction
Addiction, Benzodiazepines, OpioidsDiazepam addiction can creep up on you without warning. Learn about the dangers of this drug and how to break free.
Diazepam (brand name Valium) was once called a “wonder drug.” It had a reputation of being a safe, effective drug…