Alcohol and Its Impact on the Brain
Excessive alcohol use was responsible for about 178,000 deaths in the United States each year during 2020–2021, or 488 deaths per day. This was a 29% increase from 2016–2017, when there were an estimated 138,000 deaths per year. These...
Pink Cloud
What is Pink Clouding? Many of us have heard the term “pink cloud” used in the early stages of recovery. What is it? Why is it used? According to Forbes, “Pink Cloud Syndrome” is a phenomenon that causes a...
The 4 C’s of Addiction
What are the 4 C’s of Addiction? The 4 C’s of addiction offer a framework to understand the complexity of addiction rehabilitation. The 4’c of addiction are: Compulsion Craving Consequences Control These 4 factors are unique to addiction and...
Clonidine For Withdrawal – How It Works
Clonidine, originally an anti-hypertensive drug, has been used off-label for decades to ease opioid withdrawal symptoms. It works by blocking chemicals in the brain that trigger sympathetic nervous system activity. The goal is to reduce the length of the...
The Hidden Danger: Tainted Drugs and Their Deadly Impact
In the shadow of the well-publicized opioid epidemic, another insidious threat is quietly claiming lives: tainted drugs. These lethal substances, often laced with potent opioids like fentanyl, have turned what was once considered a recreational stimulant into a deadly...
Alcohol Detox: What You Need to Know for Recovery
Understanding the process of alcohol detoxification and the challenges that come with addiction recovery is essential for those seeking to overcome their dependency on alcohol. This comprehensive guide will provide you with an in-depth look at the detox process,...
What are the barriers and challenges in drug recovery?
Drug recovery is often hindered by a variety of internal and external constraints. Internally, cognitive development and false beliefs about drugs can play a significant role in an individual’s ability to overcome addiction. Additionally, low self-esteem and self-efficacy can...
New Psychoactive Stubstances
New psychoactive substances (NPS) are substances of abuse, either in pure form or a preparation, which are not controlled by international drug conventions, but which may pose a public health threat. KNOWLEDGE is vital to recognition and care of...
Exploring Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Substance Use Disorders
It’s been six years since the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared opioid misuse a national epidemic. Over a decade has passed since opiates were prescribed freely with little consideration for their addictive potential. Despite the passage...
Strategies to Quit Alcohol Abuse
The statistics are alarming.: In 2022, 10.5% of people aged 12 and older, or 29.5 million people, had Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the past year. This includes 28.8 million adults aged 18 and older, 17.4 million males, and...
