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Breaking the Cycle of Addiction with Ibogaine
Ibogaine comes from the root of the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga. The plant has been used for centuries in spiritual celebrations, coming of age rituals, and healings among the Babongo and Mitsogo people of West Central Africa. In Africa, followers of the...
How to Talk to an Alcoholic About Addiction
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States. According to the 2020 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survery on Drug Abuse and Mental Health, 10.2% of people age 12 and over self-reported that they struggle...
Vyvanse vs Adderall: What’s the Difference?
Adderall and Vyvanse are very common medications. It’s likely you’ve heard of both of them, and you probably know that they are both prescribed primarily to treat ADHD. Adderall is more common; it’s prescribed five times as often as Vyvanse. Millions of Americans have...
Hydrocodone vs Oxycodone – What is the Difference?
It’s likely that you’ve heard of both oxycodone and hydrocodone. Both of these painkillers are very common and are frequently prescribed for pain. They are both often misused and abused, but they also provide great relief for patients who need them for acute or...
Gabapentin Abuse, Side Effects, Withdrawal and Treatment
Some people have never even heard of the drug gabapentin, but gabapentin abuse is more common than many might think. Although this drug, also known by its brand name, Neurontin, is an anticonvulsant and sedative medication prescribed for several medical issues,...
How Long Does Vicodin Stay in Your System?
Vicodin is a drug that is often prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. This medication is created by combining an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) with a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Because of the opioid component of this drug, Vicodin is often...
Gifts for Someone in Recovery from Addiction
The season of giving gifts is coming! This time of year is an exciting one for givers and receivers alike. It’s often just as fun to shop for gifts as it is to give (or receive) them. During the holiday season, people everywhere spend hours, days, or even weeks...
Yoga for Recovery: Benefits, Types and Free Classes
Yoga for Recovery Yoga is for EVERYBODY. Yes, everybody – even you! Gone are the days of this incredible, centuries-old mind and body enhancer existing only for latte-toting college girls in tight, stretchy pants, or flexible, New Age guys with odd, hippie-sounding...
Prozac and Alcohol: Dangers of Mixing and Side Effects
Serious mental health conditions may require medication as part of the course of treatment. One of the most well-known of these medications is Prozac®, which is the popular brand of the generic drug fluoxetine. While there are other brands of fluoxetine on the market,...
Crack vs Cocaine: What’s the difference
Cocaine and crack are drug terms that may be used interchangeably, but there are many notable differences between the two substances. Now, let's take a look at cocaine and crack, how each drug works, and how to treat both cocaine and crack addictions. What Is...
Drug Addiction vs. Drug Dependence: What is the Difference?
When talking about drug and alcohol problems, most people use the terms addiction and dependence interchangeably, but they are actually two different things. Often these two separate issues do go hand in hand and are both present in an individual, but in other cases,...
How to Repair Your Brain After Drug Use
If you or someone you love has abused or even have just occasionally used drugs, you may be wondering how one might go about repairing his or her brain afterward. It’s certainly no surprise to anyone that drugs are harmful to the brain, and brain damage will occur...