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Track Marks and the Dangers of IV Drug Use
Injecting drugs into the body with a needle leads to a variety of physical signs that affect the body. One of the most noticeable signs of IV drug use are track marks. Although many intravenous (IV) users attempt to hide track marks with long sleeves and make up,...
Detox from Drugs Safely: How to Navigate Withdrawal
Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction takes time, patience, and dedication. Addiction tends to affect every aspect of someone’s life, after all, ranging from their physical health to their mental state and relationships. For this reason, the recovery process often...
Signs of Alcohol Poisoning: Are You Safe?
For many people around the world, alcohol is an easy and legal substance that makes them feel good quickly. But while the occasional drink here and there is usually safe, drinking in excess can be serious and even life-threatening. But how can something found on...
Signs of Overdose: What to Look for and What to Do
Knowing the signs of overdose can help you or a loved one get the necessary medical help before it's too late. With early intervention and proper medical support, some overdoses can be reversed. However, a variety of factors can impact the outlook of recovery. As a...
Why and How Panic Attacks Happen
During stressful situations, anyone can feel anxious. A rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, and some butterflies in the stomach are all normal reactions to stressful events like presentations, big events, etc. But when feelings of anxiety become overwhelming and make it...
Pink Cocaine: The New Psychedelic Party Drug
Pink cocaine has risen in popularity due to its colorful appearance and party-enhancing effects. However, despite its innocent pink color, there are a variety of dangers associated with this particular drug. In this article, we'll go over what this Colombian drug,...
Why Are Adderall and Alcohol Commonly Abused?
Adderall is a Schedule II prescription medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Even though Adderall is an effective medication for the conditions mentioned above, it has a high potential for abuse and misuse. For example, many individuals combine Adderall and...
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder: What’s the Difference?
For years, there has been a lot of confusion about two very common mental illnesses, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD). It’s true that both disorders share similar symptoms and have the ability to severely disrupt a person’s life. Though,...
Why Do Addicts Relapse When Things Are Good?
Addiction is a chronic illness, and recovery is a life-long journey. While long-term sobriety is achievable, many people struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction will encounter a few bumps along the way. People in recovery call these roadblocks relapses when they...
Does Medicare Cover Alcohol Rehab and Detox?
In 2020, over 62 million people were enrolled in the Medicare program. In other words, almost 20 percent of the American population relied on Medicare health insurance to meet their medical needs. With numbers that high, it’s likely that at least some of the 20...