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There is a relatively new opioid analgesic on the market – and its fatal impact is rising as the drug, isotonitazene, grows in popularity. Isotonitazene is now linked to between 40 and 50 overdose deaths every month across the U.S., a sharp rise from its six fatalities each month last summer. What is this new…
How do you support someone with PTSD? How do you make things better when a friend has survived the unthinkable? Friendship is a combination of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Friends are the people you know you can turn to when life knocks you down. While you may know how to be…
For many people, the holidays are a chance to celebrate and reconnect with family and friends. Food, drink and lively conversations flow freely. It’s normal to indulge in all sorts of foods and beverages, and overdoing it is not uncommon. However, you may notice a family member is acting a bit odd or has changed…
Addiction is a heartbreaking disease, especially when you’re addicted to a substance that’s supposed to support your health and wellbeing. Trazadone is a medication that helps people struggling with depression or difficulties sleeping. Unfortunately, prescription trazodone can be abused. Some people take advantage of the drug’s calming properties for recreational use. Other people don’t follow…
Around this time of year, avoiding alcohol can be tricky. Still, there are countless ways to enjoy this time with your loved ones while staying sober. We’ve put together a list of family-friendly and sober holiday activities. 1. Play in the Snow If you live somewhere with snowy weather, bundle up and get outside to…
Recovery isn’t as simple as removing a substance from your life. To be successful, treatment must have a more holistic approach. The foods you eat play a powerful role in how you think, act and feel. Good nutrition fuels your body and can assist your recovery. Amino acids are the unsung heroes of addiction recovery. These simple…
For many, Thanksgiving eve is a time of preparation and expectation for a joyous holiday. For others, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a night when heavy drinking is highlighted and even encouraged. Blackout Wednesday earned its name from the “blacking out” many people experience due to excessive drunkenness. In the suburbs of Chicago in particular,…
Alcohol is the most regularly used addictive substance in America. It’s also easy to fall victim to alcohol use. The most shocking aspect of this socially accepted and widespread substance is that it’s also the most dangerous to quit. Alcohol is one of only a few drugs with withdrawal symptoms so severe that they can…
With New Year’s right around the corner, you’re probably thinking up your latest resolutions for renewed health and vigor. If you smoke, quitting probably tops your list every year. It’s no secret that trying to stop smoking is hard. Most people try and fail several times before finally recovering. It’s not because you lack willpower.…
When you finally reach the point where enough is enough when it comes to drug use, you’re ready to make the changes necessary to recover from the disease of addiction. However, ambition and willpower are not all it takes to overcome the cravings and withdrawal linked to drug addiction. Trying to quit cold turkey without…
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