According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdoses claim about 250 lives every day in the United States. Nearly half of these deaths, the CDC reports, involve polysubstance abuse. Understanding the risks of polysubstance abuse can help you protect yourself and those you care about. What is Polysubstance Abuse? Here’s…
When you are experiencing certain types of pain, a muscle relaxer can be a source of immense relief. But as is the case with any drug, you shouldn’t take a muscle relaxer without asking a few important questions, such as: What side effects might I experience? How long can I safely take this medication? and…
What happens when someone decides to stop using Wellbutrin? Will they develop painful symptoms? Can Wellbutrin withdrawal be harmful? As is so often the case when we talk about prescription medications, the level of danger and discomfort that may accompany Wellbutrin withdrawal can vary depending on a host of individual factors. What is Wellbutrin? Wellbutrin…
Drug addiction is a complex disorder. Finding the right type of professional care can be complicated, too. Here are just a few common questions that people have when they’re trying to get help: Where is the best place to start treatment? How do I know what kinds of services I need? What is the difference…
Someone once told you that you can’t get addicted to weed. So you thought it was safe to use as much of this drug as you wanted to, as often as you felt like it. But now you’re finding it difficult to stop or even reduce your marijuana use. It’s starting to feel like you’re…
When you’re trying to find professional addiction treatment, there are many important elements to consider. The level or levels of care that a center offers, the services they provide, and the qualifications of their treatment professionals all merit close evaluation. The center’s location can also be a decisive factor. Depending on where you live –…
Change is rarely easy. Even when we know we’re making a change for the better, significant adjustments to how we live our lives can be sources of both stress and fear. This can be particularly true among people who have become dependent on alcohol or other drugs. As painful and destructive as active addiction can…
If someone that you care about has been abusing tramadol, they are at risk for both immediate damage and long-term harm. Your understanding of how this drug effects people, and your ability to identify the signs of addiction to tramadol, can be vital tools in your effort to get your loved one the help they…
How confident are you about your ability to recognize the signs of heroin use? If someone that you care about was abusing or had become addicted to heroin, would you immediately realize that they’re in trouble? If your knowledge of heroin use is limited to what you’ve seen on television or in a movie, you…