Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome (SSDS) How Common Is It?
Most people have heard about alcohol, marijuana and "harder" drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. Inhalants don't get as much attention, since these aren't typical drugs but [...]
Korsakoff Syndrome: What It Is and Why It’s Scary
Korsakoff syndrome, more formally called Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is one of the less-talked-about complications of chronic alcohol abuse. This is a form of alcohol-induced amnesia, along with other [...]
What Exactly Is a “Bad Trip”? Dangers of Hallucinogens
A broad category of drugs used recreationally falls under the heading of hallucinogens. Most of these drugs can result in a pleasant experience of unusual perceptual and [...]
Alcohol Sensitivity vs Intolerance: Why the Difference Matters
More than half of U.S. adults report drinking on a monthly basis, which makes reactions to alcohol consumption a major issue. Binge drinking is particularly common and [...]
Alcoholic Ketoacidosis: What It Is and How to Treat It
Do you feel particularly awful after a night of heavy drinking? That's not entirely surprising as alcohol is a toxin that harms physical and mental health when [...]
The Dangers of “Drowning Your Sorrow”
Pouring a few glasses of wine after a tough day at work. Stopping by the bar a couple of times a week to forget about a bad [...]
Ibudilast Latest Drug to Reduce Heavy Drinking
Ibudilast is an anti-inflammatory drug used in Japan to treat asthma, multiple sclerosis and strokes. It's regarded as a safe drug to take, with very few serious [...]
6 Myths About Detoxing from Marijuana
Marijuana detox myths promise fast results, but no shortcut exists for removing THC from your body. Time is the biggest factor, and [...]
This Drug Is Still the Most Widely Used and the Deadliest.
When you think of the word "drug," you probably think of something like marijuana or cocaine. While their use is more common than it should be, it's [...]
PAWS: What It Is and How to Relieve Symptoms
PAWS is a second stage of withdrawal people healing from substance use disorder go through. Learn about symptoms, treatments and how it can impact recovery. Most people [...]
