When you are addicted to any type of drug, the withdrawal process can be challenging. In fact, stopping the use of a drug can cause serious health issues, if it is not done properly under the appropriate supervision. Benzodiazepine withdrawal treatment, especially, should be overseen by a healthcare professional...
Taking the step to get help for an addiction is critical. The next step in the process will probably be detoxification. When a person has been addicted to drugs or alcohol, it’s important to rid the body and the mind of the harmful substance so healing can begin. There...
In addition to the toll that substance abuse takes on your physical and mental health, it can also be quite expensive. The challenges you may face in holding down a job and paying your bills can further complicate your financial situation. When you need help with financial problems caused...
Trauma can happen to anyone. An accident, a violent act, or a history of abuse can all contribute to a condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For members of the military, PTSD can result from battle or from other incidents they experience during their time in the service....
One of the many cannabinoids that come out of the cannabis plant, Delta 8 THC is growing in popularity but it is not necessarily safe to consume. This cannabinoid occurs naturally in small amounts in hemp and can also be synthesized from cannabidiol, better known as CBD, or from...
Sometimes, a person who has an alcohol abuse issue can try to hide the fact that they have a problem, or even the fact that they drink at all. This is not healthy for that individual or for the people who care about them. Hiding drinking from loved ones...
Most people will feel sad at some point in their lives. If that sadness continues for an extended period of time and is accompanied by other symptoms such as a feeling of hopelessness, it could be depression. Is depression a disease? What are its symptoms? How can someone find...
Your friends want you to go out with them, but you do not drink anymore. You have had a long day of work and would normally reach for what you considered a relaxing drink, but you don’t do that anymore either. Knowing what to drink instead of alcohol can...
