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What  Is Loud Weed?

The term “loud weed” may be new to the ears of many, as it’s not one of the common marijuana-related words. It’s a slang term...

Does Alcohol Affect Your Thyroid?

The short answer is yes. Alcohol has various effects on your thyroid gland. While some of the effects can be desirable, the majority of the...

Sober vs Clean

The terms “clean” and “sober” are used interchangeably in the drug addiction recovery community. But this shouldn’t be the case. Both words refer to the...

Is Buspirone Addictive?

Developing addiction is a common concern people have regarding taking buspirone medication. We have good news: this drug has a low potential for developing addiction...

Excuses Alcoholics Make

A lot of people struggling with alcoholism make excuses for their drinking. They might say that they drink because they’re stressed out or because they’re...

What Makes Drinking Alcohol Enjoyable?

You’d decline if you were at a social gathering and your friend offered you a glass of mild poison. If they said, “C’mon, drink this;...

Are Liquor Stores a Trigger for Alcoholics?

Living a life of sobriety can be difficult at times and especially for those who have been diagnosed with alcohol addiction. It is a job...

Alcohol and Antibiotics

Almost everyone wonders if they can drink alcohol while taking antibiotics. As health experts, we say no. We often get questions about using levofloxacin and...

Aleve and Alcohol

Mixing drugs can lead to some substantial side effects, oftentimes much more significant than would be the case if one of those was taken alone....

Magic Mushroom Chocolate Bars

Magic mushroom chocolate bars, also known as “shroom bars” and psilocybin chocolate, are one of the most popular kinds of magic mushroom edibles available today,...

Can Zyn cause cancer?

Nicotine pouches have experienced a massive growth in popularity in recent years and, for many, have become the preferred form of smokeless tobacco. One of...

How much wine to get drunk?

Ernest Hemingway once referred to wine as “one of the most civilized things in the world,” but it’s important to remember that even a “civilized”...

What does Ritalin feel like?

Ritalin, a medication commonly prescribed for ADHD, can have varying effects depending on the individual. In those with ADHD, it often produces a calming effect,...

How Far Back does a Lab Urine Test Go?

The detection window of lab urine tests varies based on several factors. They include the type of substance consumed, frequency of use, body mass, gender,...

Blown Vein from IV

Intravenous (IV) treatments, as we know them today, have actually been around since 1950. The advent of plastics in the 1940s paved the way for...

How long does alcohol stay in hair?

The presence of alcohol can be detected through several tests, including blood, urine, and hair. Each has advantages and disadvantages. A big advantage of hair...

Zaza Red

Not all dangerous substances come in plastic bags sold by suspicious people on the street. The unfortunate reality is that a lot of highly addictive...

DISA Drug Testing

If you have an active drug addiction, the prospect of regular drug testing at your place of employment may be giving you sleepless nights and...