Gabapentin misuse, commonly referred to as Johnny's, is an escalating public health concern due to its addictive nature and detrimental impact on individuals and...
Gabapentin Misuse, What Are Johnny’s
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Exploring the Side Effects and Addiction Potential of Seroquel
Seroquel, an antipsychotic medication, plays a crucial role in treating bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression, but you may wonder is Seroquel addictive? Its...
What is a High-Functioning Mental Illness?
When most people think about someone suffering from a mental health disorder they picture what they typically see in anti-depressant ads. Someone who is clearly upset, sad, crying, and having difficulty getting out of bed. A person who is...
Can Adderall Cause Depression?
According to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 21 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020. That equates to about 8.4% of adults in the United States. An estimated 4.1 million (17%) of the...
Treatment Modalities for Substance Abuse
The successful treatment of substance use could depend largely on the type of approach or modality used. Treatment modalities for substance abuse could vary largely in method, duration, and strategies used. In many cases, finding that one...
What is a Holistic Approach to Alcoholism?
A holistic approach to alcoholism treatment focuses on healing the person as a whole and treats individual underlying symptoms. The goal is to find balance in harmony and life in order to find a purpose and motivation to obtain from alcohol abuse....
Sleeping Pill Overdose: Is it Possible?
It is possible to succumb to complications from chronic use of sleeping pills and overdose. This answers the common question “can you overdose on sleeping pills?” This fact cannot be stressed enough and people continue to use and abuse sleeping...
IOP vs PHP: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to addiction treatment, no two treatment plans are alike. While many people might suffer from the same type of addiction, everyone has different and unique needs. What might work for one person might not work for another person....
Uppers and Downers: What’s the Difference?
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...
Blacking Out From Alcohol: Everything You Need to Know
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....
Mixing Pain Pills and Alcohol
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...
Does Alcohol Cause Acne?
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...