How to Avoid Relapse in Hard Times
Dealing with difficult times can be overwhelming and challenging, especially for those in recovery. The risk of relapse during these tough times may seem even greater, but it is important to remember that it is possible to stay strong and avoid falling back into old habits.
What is a Halfway House? Post-Rehab Options Explained
Seeking help for addiction is a journey that involves many steps, and finding the right support at each stage is key to lasting sobriety. One important step is moving from intensive treatment like rehab to living independently. This transition can be tough. But halfway houses and sober living homes are here to help. So, what exactly is a halfway house, and how does it fit into the broader spectrum of recovery housing? Let’s dive in and find out!
What is a Halfway House? Post-Rehab Options Explained
Seeking help for addiction is a journey that involves many steps, and finding the right support at each stage is key to lasting sobriety. One important step is moving from intensive treatment like rehab to living independently. This transition can be tough. But halfway houses and sober living homes are here to help. So, what exactly is a halfway house, and how does it fit into the broader spectrum of recovery housing? Let’s dive in and find out!
Understanding Benzo Belly
Benzo belly is a withdrawal symptom of benzodiazepines or benzos. Trying to quit this prescription drug cold turkey may cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
Rapid Detox: Health Risks, Cost, Dangers
Rapid detox is a medical procedure aimed at helping people overcome addiction to substances like opioids. For some people, it can be quite effective and even desirable. The idea is to get through the worst of the withdrawal quickly and, hopefully, make the whole process of quitting a bit less daunting.
Can You Smoke Shrooms?
Shrooms and magic mushrooms are slang terms for a type of fungi called psilocybin mushrooms that many people consume to experience hallucinogenic effects.[1] When you use shrooms, you might experience altered thinking, emotions, sense of time, and see or hear things that are not really there. Most people who abuse shrooms do so by eating […]
How Long Does Buspirone (BuSpar) Stay in Your System?
Buspirone is the generic name for an anti-anxiety medication known as Buspar. This medication is considered an anxiolytic medication, meaning it causes your body to release a chemical known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which helps reduce anxiety.[1] While buspirone is incredibly effective in managing anxiety conditions, it can be addictive when abused. If someone were […]
How Long Does Lexapro Stay in Your System?
Lexapro (escitalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which means it increases the amount of serotonin in your brain. Because individuals with anxiety or depressive disorders often have less serotonin in their brains, this medication is used to treat those conditions and can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, suddenly stopping the use […]
The Relationship Between Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, and Gambling
Alcoholism and gambling are more alike than many realize. Consequently, their similarities can exacerbate one another as coexisting addiction disorders. This culminates into a rapid downward spiral that affects many aspects of your life.
The Dangers of Whippits (Nitrous Oxide)
Whippits are a type of inhalant drug, like permanent markers, and air-cleaner cans, that people huff to get an instant and short high. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is more widely known as ‘laughing gas’ due to how relaxed and exuberant it can make you feel.