DXM Abuse: Help for Someone You Know
Dextromethorphan, or DXM, is a common ingredient in over-the-counter cough syrups. While DXM can be a helpful remedy when you're sick, some people abuse it for its [...]
Pot Use: Help for Someone You Know
Pot is a common slang term for marijuana or weed, a popular drug often used for recreational purposes. The leaves, flowers, stems and seeds of cannabis plants [...]
Acetaldyhyde and Recovery from Hangovers
Acetaldehyde is an organic chemical compound that can damage the membranes of cells in your body and sometimes cause the formation of scar tissue as well. How [...]
Heroin Use: Help for Someone You Know
If you know someone with a heroin addiction, you're not alone. In 2021, over 1 million Americans used heroin. For many of these people, heroin use isn't [...]
Alcoholism and the Stress Hormone Cortisol
You may have heard the saying someone has been "driven to drink," a common phrase that suggests a person's abuse of alcohol is due to stress in [...]
Cocaine and Heroin: What to Know About Combining Them
On March 5, 1982, 33-year-old actor and comedian John Belushi was found dead in his hotel room in Los Angeles. The cause of death was ruled a [...]
How Medical Detox Cleanses Your Organs
Medical detox safely clears substances from your system so you can begin treatment and addiction recovery. Medication is used to manage your withdrawal symptoms, minimize discomfort and [...]
What Chest Pain with Alcohol Can Mean
Do you experience chest pain after drinking alcohol? It could be a sign of a medical emergency, so It's important to be aware of the possible risks [...]
How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?
How long does cocaine stay in your system? Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. To figure out the answer, you have to consider how much [...]
Can You Go to Rehab for Stimulant Abuse?
Stimulant abuse is a major problem for American adults and rehab may be the answer. Though an estimated 4.5% of adults use prescription stimulants as intended, up [...]
