How Long Does Kratom Stay in Your System?
Kratom has grown in popularity across the United States in recent years, often marketed as a natural supplement for energy, pain relief, or even as an aid for opioid withdrawal.
Does Insurance Cover Sober Living? A Comprehensive Guide
Recovery from addiction is a lifelong journey, and for many people, one of the most crucial steps is finding safe, structured housing after rehab.
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What Does Meth Do to the Brain?
Meth, short for methamphetamine, deeply changes how the brain functions and communicates. It overstimulates brain chemicals, especially dopamine, which controls pleasure, movement, and motivation.
How Does Cocaine Affect Dopamine Levels?
Imagine experiencing a sudden and intense shift in energy and focus within moments. This is the effect of dopamine—a chemical in the brain that plays a key role in motivation and reward.
How to Stop Binge Drinking: A Step-by-Step Guide to Regaining Control
What is Binge Drinking?
It’s important to understand the medical definition of binge drinking. According to the NIAA, these guidelines constitute more than three drinks for males and more than four for females. These quantities are gauged in two-hour intervals.
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Alcohol Recovery Timeline: What to Expect During Each Stage of Sobriety
Alcohol recovery progresses through withdrawal (days 1–7), early stabilization (weeks 2–4), habit-building (months 2–3), relapse prevention (months 4–6), and long-term sobriety milestones (one year+). Support, structure, and resilience are key.
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Methadone and Its Use in Treatment
Methadone is a synthetic opioid most commonly used as part of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD). It has been used for decades to help individuals taper off heroin or prescription opioids safely while reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
What Is Dry Drunk?
Imagine reaching a milestone in your life where you’ve overcome an addiction—no longer turning to substances to numb the pain. You’re sober, but something doesn’t feel quite right.
How To Stop Precipitated Withdrawal
It often starts suddenly. You or someone you love is trying to get clean from opioids, but after taking medication like Suboxone (buprenorphine), things take a turn for the worse. Instead of feeling better, intense withdrawal symptoms kick in almost immediately, worse than expected. This is not just a regular withdrawal.
What is Cocaine Comedown?
Cocaine comedown is an uncomfortable crash that occurs when cocaine’s effects begin to taper. Experiencing these crashes alone makes quitting seem impossible.
