If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, you may have heard the term “harm reduction.” What is harm reduction? It’s a set of public health strategies designed to minimize negative drug-related consequences as much as possible. Substance abuse involves complex personal and social factors, so eliminating it altogether isn’t likely. Drug addiction can lead to poorer…
As the rates of diagnoses for anxiety and related disorders continue to rise in individuals from adolescent through adult age, so does the number of prescriptions written for medications such as Xanax. People who’ve been prescribed this drug may be wondering, “Can you overdose on Xanax?” The answer is yes, it’s possible to overdose on…
What do you know about mixing alcohol and antidepressants? You may be under the impression that you can drink on SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs without serious effects, but in reality, there are significant risks to consider. Read on to learn more about how antidepressants and alcohol interact to negatively affect your mental and physical health.…
Adderall is a powerful stimulant drug, typically prescribed to people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or narcolepsy. While it’s safe to consume as prescribed, Adderall unfortunately has a high potential for addiction and abuse, which can lead to an overdose or OD on Adderall. An Adderall overdose occurs when someone takes too much of…
Opioid addiction in the United States reached epidemic proportions in 2017, prompting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to declare it a public health emergency that year. Even today, annual opioid overdose deaths number nearly 50,000. What used to be prescription medication for severe pain is now the cause of death in 7…
Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are used to treat anxiety, seizures and insomnia. Opioids are pain medications that can also produce a feeling of euphoria, which means some people abuse them to get high. Many people take both benzos and opioids, either under the supervision of a medical professional to treat a condition or to…
Opiate drugs come in many different forms. From heroin and fentanyl to morphine and codeine, all opiates have the potential for addiction. Some people addicted to opiates take multiple types of opiates simultaneously to get high. This practice is incredibly dangerous and is one of the most common causes of drug-related deaths. Many people are…
The concept of combining different substances to feel the effects of both isn’t a new one. For years, movies and shows have depicted characters using multiple substances. For example, you may have seen characters mix alcohol with various drugs or start smoking pot while already experiencing molly effects from ecstasy. Ultimately, using multiple drugs at…
For individuals in treatment for addiction to opiates, heroin and a wide array of prescription opioids, Suboxone can be a life-saving part of recovery. However, many people still don’t understand exactly how it works. If you’re considering undergoing Suboxone treatment, it pays to have all the information you need to make an informed decision about…
Are you tired of feeling dependent on weed? Do you worry about the impact it’s having on your health, relationships, or career? You’re not alone. According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 14.2 million people in the United States struggle with marijuana use disorder. That’s a lot of people who want to break…