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Addiction & recovery

Black and white image with a beer bottle in the foreground and someone struggling with alcohol addiction in the background Alcohol Addiction and Treatment Options
What is Alcoholism? Alcohol use disorder, commonly referred to as “alcoholism”, is a mental...
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Vivitrol and Drinking – What You Should Know Vivitrol and Drinking – What You Should Know
Alcoholism or Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is currently the third leading preventable cause of...
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Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Benzos Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Benzos
Benzodiazepines (commonly known as benzos) are sedative medications used to treat anxiety,...
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How Addictive is Kratom? How Addictive is Kratom?
Kratom is a Southeast Asian tropical evergreen tree (Mitragyna speciosa) with leaves...
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Identifying and Treating Symptoms of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Identifying and Treating Symptoms of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants approved by the FDA to treat...
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How Long Does Vivitrol Shot Last? How Long Does Vivitrol Shot Last?
Vivitrol is an extended-release prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...
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Naltrexone vs. Suboxone – How are They Different? Naltrexone vs. Suboxone – How are They Different?
Opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains a public health crisis in the...
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A pregnant woman calls her doctor to ask about detoxing while pregnant Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorder
While substance use is on the rise in many communities, perhaps one of the most alarming trends...
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What are Benzos? What are Benzos?
Benzos are one of the most globally recognized and widely prescribed medications since the...
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