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What Works Like Xanax But Isn’t Addictive?

Anxiety is a common mental illness that causes people to worry too much, dread too much and have hypersensitive bodies. It permeates every aspect of...

How long does Benadryl stay in your system?

A Brief Introduction to the Wildly Popular OTC Product Known as Benadryl It would be practically impossible to live in the industrialized world and not...

Understanding Tax Deduction: Is Drug Rehab Deductible on Taxes?

One of the most important steps that you can take if you have become dependent on drugs or alcohol is to take advantage of drug...

THC-O Effects

A Look at THC-O and Its Effects THC-O or Tetrahydrocannabinol-O-acetate is a non-natural cannabinoid, meaning it is not found naturally in a hemp plant. This...

Eyes on Shrooms: The Effect of Shrooms and Other Substances on the Eyes

When it comes to substance abuse, the adage “the eyes are windows to the soul” rings especially true. When a person is under the influence,...

When Your High Do Your True Feelings Come Out?

Table of Contents1 Are High Words Sober Thoughts2 Why Euphoria Makes It Difficult for Some People To Overcome Addiction2.1 Opioids2.2 Stimulants2.3 Cannabis or Marijuana3 Substances...

What Prescribed and Nonprescribed Drugs Cause Dilated Pupils?

Dilated pupils, also known as mydriasis, are a common side effect of taking prescription and nonprescription medications. This is when the pupils expand in size,...

Understanding the Relationship Between Alcohol and Vertigo

Many people feel dizzy when they drink too much alcohol. This is known as vertigo. Vertigo is very dangerous in certain situations, and it can...

How Long Does Suboxone Block Opiates?

Today, treatment centers often use what is called medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, for treating opiate addiction. This involves substituting a similar medication instead of completely...

Is it OK to Drink Non-alcoholic Beers While in Recovery?

The short answer is: It depends. What works for one person in recovery might not work for other folks. Also, what might work one day...

How long does Suboxone stay in your system?

The opioid epidemic is still going strong. The main drivers of this crisis are synthetic opioids, causing most overdose deaths. In 2020, 91,799 people overdosed...

How Long Does Fentanyl Stay In Your System?

In recent years, substance abuse has risen to epidemic proportions in the U.S., according to several studies, one of which comes from the National Institutes...

What’s the longest you can stay at a halfway house?

Halfway houses are helpful places for people currently imprisoned. After they have completed their sentences, they may not be able to return to the homes...

Are Drunk Words Really Sober Thoughts? 

Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the world, and in the United States alone, excessive alcohol use is responsible for about 88,000 deaths...

Signs your liver is healing from Alcohol

The liver, the body’s largest internal organ, is responsible for filtering out and eliminating various types of waste and toxins from the bloodstream. This includes...