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Is Binge Drinking Dangerous?

January 17th, 2020

Anyone who consumes too much alcohol too quickly may be in danger of an alcohol overdose. This is especially true of individuals who engage in binge drinking.

How Your Ego Drives Substance Abuse

January 15th, 2020

For some people, their ego makes it very difficult to achieve lasting recovery. This can be hard to make sense of because many addicts have low self-esteem and self-worth issues, but the ego is completely different.

Mixing Adderall and Xanax

January 13th, 2020

People who abuse drugs frequently combine different drugs such as Adderall and Xanax to get enhanced effects of one or both substances.

How Does Narcan Reverse an Opioid Overdose?

January 10th, 2020

Perhaps the most useful and successful method of opioid overdose reversal and prevention is the widespread use of naloxone - more commonly known as Narcan.

Can an Employer Randomly Drug Test You?

January 8th, 2020

Workplace drug testing has become popular as employers screen their workers to figure out who would be the best candidate for promotion or who is responsible for a workplace problem.

Why Do Alcoholics Love to Drink?

January 4th, 2020

The reality is, alcoholism is far from a matter of choice. Alcoholics do not drink because they want to - they drink because their bodies and their minds are telling them they have to.

The Difference Between Opiates and Opioids

January 3rd, 2020

If you’ve been through drug treatment, are actively using right now, or have a loved one that's addicted, you may be wondering what's the difference between an opiate and an opioid.