Substance Abuse
What Does Relapse Mean? Signs, Causes & What to Do Next
Relapse means a return to substance use after a period of abstinence. In clinical terms, relapse is not a sudden event but a progressive process
Relapse means a return to substance use after a period of abstinence. In clinical terms, relapse is not a sudden event but a progressive process
Alcohol affects the brain by disrupting the balance between two key neurotransmitter systems, the GABA activity and the excitatory glutamate signaling. Alcohol amplifies inhibitory GABA
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) recovery begins within days of stopping cannabis use, but complete resolution of symptoms takes most people one to three months. For
“Roofied” means having flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) or another sedating drug covertly placed in your drink or food without your knowledge or consent. The term derives
Yes, wellbutrin is not an SSRI. It is classified as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), a pharmacologically distinct antidepressant class that targets the dopamine and
Methamphetamine appears in five physical forms: colorless-to-pale-blue crystalline shards, white-to-off-white powder, a waxy yellowish paste, pressed colored pills, and a clear liquid. Crystal methamphetamine is
A meth pipe is a small borosilicate glass device with a sealed spherical bulb and hollow stem, designed to vaporize methamphetamine for inhalation. These
Cyclobenzaprine (brand names Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid) is not a controlled substance under the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classification system. Unlike opioids, benzodiazepines, or amphetamines, the
The straight answer is yes – Adderall is addictive. But that answer changes dramatically depending on context. When someone takes Adderall as prescribed for ADHD
The myth that you can sober up fast through cold showers, black coffee, or sheer willpower persists everywhere from college campuses to workplace advice. The
The question “Is kratom an opioid?” sounds simple but has a complicated answer. Kratom is not an opioid, but it binds to the same opioid
Benzodiazepine addiction is one of the most medically dangerous forms of addiction. While the drug itself isn’t inherently lethal at normal doses, stopping your use
DMT, short for N,N-Dimethyltryptamine, is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that produces some of the most intense and disorienting altered states of consciousness known to exist.
When people talk about bath salts as drugs, they are not referring to the scented crystals you soak in a bathtub. The term is street
GHB has a strange dual existence in America. On one hand, it’s a legitimate FDA-approved prescription medicine used to treat narcolepsy under the brand name
Bromo-DragonFLY is an extremely potent, ultra-long-lasting hallucinogenic research chemical that has been diverted into the recreational drug market, where it is used to produce an
THCA vs THC are two cannabinoids that sound similar but function very differently in the body and under the law. THCA is the raw, non-intoxicating
One of the first questions people ask when considering addiction treatment is how long is rehab. The honest answer is that it depends on the
PHP vs IOP are two levels of intensive outpatient care that sit between weekly counseling and full-time residential treatment. If you or someone you love
Meth sores are painful, often disfiguring skin lesions that develop in people who use methamphetamine regularly. They are not caused by a single factor but
When someone is ready to address an alcohol or drug addiction, one of the first big choices is between inpatient vs outpatient care. Both can
Dilaudid is the brand name for hydromorphone, a Schedule II prescription opioid painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is two to eight
Short answer is NO, Adderall is not a narcotic. It’s a prescription stimulant (mixed amphetamine salts) used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. In the United
The numbers behind the U.S. opioid epidemic have shifted in 2025 in ways that feel both hopeful and complicated. Nationally, fatal overdoses have fallen from
Addiction in seniors after age 60 is often hidden in plain sight. Symptoms can blend into other explanations normal aging, chronic pain, changing sleep, grief
Since midsummer, we have met a growing number of people whose withdrawal symptoms trace back to products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH); a highly potent alkaloid derived
Protonitazene is part of the nitazene family, laboratory-made opioids first studied decades ago but never approved as medicines. In the last few years, nitazenes have
Functional addiction is the label people are using in 2025 for a familiar pattern: substance use that stays hidden because life on the surface still
Medetomidine (often nicknamed “DEX” on the street) is a potent veterinary sedative; an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that slows the nervous system and lowers heart rate
Suzetrigine (JOURNAVX®) arrived in 2025 as a genuinely different kind of pain medicine: a non-opioid tablet for short-term, moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. It works
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