Benzos and Alcohol: What to Know about Combining Them
Benzodiazepine use is very common among the U.S. population. A 2018 report found that 12.6% of Americans, or 30.6 million adults, regularly use these drugs. Also known [...]
Lily Allen Vocal about Sobriety and Mental Health
Lily Allen might be best known as the singer of the early 2000s hit "Smile," but her life was unfortunately not always happy. The British singer and [...]
Removing Barriers to Rehab: Asking for Help
More than 21 million Americans have a substance use disorder, but in 2021, only 11% of them reached out for professional help for managing their addiction. There [...]
Twitching and Opioid Abuse
It often sneaks up on people: Taking a few more pills than prescribed after surgery. Mixing several substances together for more effective pain relief. Before you know [...]
Are Some Athletes More Susceptible to Painkiller Addiction?
For athletes, physical performance is everything. Faced with constant pressure, it's easy to turn to substances that promise to give you an extra boost. But could this [...]
Removing Barriers to Rehab: What Others Might Think
In 2021, the National Center for Health Statistics announced that 100,306 people had died from drug overdoses in a single year, a 28.5% increase from the previous [...]
Why Is Alcohol Considered a Depressant?
In theory, alcohol is supposed to make you feel relaxed. And it does — at first. But then the effects wear off, leaving you feeling sad and [...]
Removing Barriers to Rehab: Cost
Getting treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse addiction can be life-changing. However, rehabilitation cost is a barrier that some people feel they can't overcome. Sadly, [...]
Alcohol & Sleep Apnea: Understanding the Link
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by stops and starts in a person's breathing while they sleep. Worldwide, it affects an estimated 936 million adults between 30 [...]
How Long Alcohol Can Be Detected
Quick Answer Alcohol is detectable in blood for up to 12 hours, breath for up to 24 hours, saliva for up to 48 hours, urine for up [...]
