What Is an Upper? Uppers are a slang term used to refer to stimulants. Stimulants are a group of drugs that can increase energy, mood, and alertness. It can also heighten any feelings of sexual prowess and self-confidence. The stimulants speed up the messages sent and received between the central nervous system (CNS) and the…
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Have you ever had so much to drink that you experienced gaps in memory? Maybe your friends or partner had to fill you in on your behavior the next day after drinking. Or perhaps you woke up to discover that you could not remember how you got home. Blacking out, or being blackout drunk, happens…
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It has been the practice of quite a number of people to take their medication with alcohol, regardless of the inherent dangers that come with the practice. Time and again, doctors and medical practitioners have warned against the interactions of alcohol with other substances, but it seems many still fail to appreciate the gravity of…
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It may not harm your skin directly, but the short answer is yes, alcohol does cause acne. The domino effect from its toll on your vital organs bubbles to the surface. Though liquor also harms your internal organs, it does not come without the consequence of external blemishes. These blemishes tell a story of what’s…
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There are days in our lives when nothing ever seems to go right. Days when we feel that there is just so much wrong that the next bad thing to happen is sure to push us over the edge. That is what stress feels like. It also happens to be part of every waking moment.…
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Narcissism is a personality feature that can be part of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in some people, and alcoholism is a substance use disorder (SUD). Still, the two are linked and share similar traits. Narcissists can become alcoholics, and alcoholics can be especially narcissistic when they drink. However, alcoholics are not always narcissists. An alcoholic…
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If you are simply wondering, ‘can you overdose on Suboxone?’ – the answer is yes. But if Suboxone is taken as directed by your medical provider, overdosing is unlikely because the ingredient buprenorphine has a “ceiling effect.” The other ingredient, naloxone, helps prevent misuse. Overdose is more likely to happen to people who take Suboxone…
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You have likely heard of the drug ketamine before. Whether as a prescription medication associated with veterinary medicine or, more recently, as a medical intervention for mental health disorders. While ketamine has many practical uses, this drug is no exception to drug abuse and the associated dangers such as ketamine overdose. Unfortunately, ketamine’s abuse potential…
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Opioids create a powerful addiction that only intensifies the more you abuse them. Today, thousands of Massachusetts residents struggle with opioid addiction despite the amount of opioid addiction treatment options available. However, finding an opioid addiction treatment program in New England can help you get through the debilitating withdrawal symptoms of opioid addiction. It can…
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Men and women struggle with addiction differently as each may face unique issues specific to their gender. Women are more likely to have co-occurring mental issues like depression, eating disorders, or past experiences with men. These conditions can make it difficult to concentrate on their recovery in a co-ed treatment environment. Finding a women’s rehab…
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