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Among the many treatment plans given to those suffering from alcoholism, the 12-step program emerges as one of the most popular and effective. Alcoholics Anonymous' (AA) Big Book claims to have garnered an impressive 50% success rate among its followers. During...
Studies have found that over 3,694,500 individuals in the U.S., inject drugs intravenously. With the prevalence of injections increasing, so too are their associated risks. One such risk is a blown vein, a condition that happens when the needle damages your...
Despite not being set in stone, OCD and abuse can sometimes go hand in hand.
In essence, drugs are substances that can alter your physical and mental state. They can influence the way you feel and act, as well as how your brain works. From over-the-counter medicines to hard narcotics, drug types vary. We’ll be primarily...
Antidepressants are among the most prescribed medications in the United States. They’re often used in combination with therapy to treat people with depression, major depressive disorder, and other mental health conditions. At the right dosage and frequency, antidepressants can greatly benefit...
Detecting alcohol consumption in individuals has expanded beyond the usual blood and urine tests. Hair alcohol testing is now an important method to determine the frequency and patterns of how individuals consume alcohol. Alcohol metabolites are distributed into hair follicles via...
Benzodiazepines are among the most commonly used — and misused — prescription drugs in the United States. Often simply referred to as "benzos," they can offer relief from anxiety, insomnia and a variety of other conditions. Unfortunately, despite their widespread popularity,...
If you've ever applied for a job or played sports, it's possible that you've taken a drug test. And, in some professions, employees can occasionally be drug tested at random. A drug test involves a chemical analysis of a person's bodily...
Drug tests have been a part of society for decades. For example, the International Olympic Committee began testing athletes for performance-enhancing drugs in 1968. In the United States, drug testing started becoming more commonplace in the 1970s, and regulations were put...
TL;DR: The number of ketamine treatments needed for depression varies, but typically involves an initial series of 4-6 treatments over 2-3 weeks, followed by maintenance treatments as needed. Are you looking for alternative ways to treat your depression? Depression is a...
Phentermine is a prescription stimulant drug that has been approved by the FDA for treating weight loss in overweight people. It is used in combination with a diet and exercise plan to treat obesity in people who also suffer from diabetes,...
Valium is one of the most popular medications to treat anxiety, insomnia, and various other related conditions.
Ativan induces a feeling of relaxation and calmness by stimulating the inhibitory receptors in the brain responsible for feeling at ease.
Nearly 2.5 million Americans take Adderall for ADHD/ADD, depression, and narcolepsy.
Whether illicitly or by prescription, one of the more common questions Adderall users ask is, “Does Adderall build up in your system?”
If your wife always seems to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it can be difficult to know how best to help her.
Drug tests that use the standard 5-panel format do not detect kratom alkaloids. A 10-panel that tests for kratom, however, can find it in urine for a week or more after use.
Whether it’s via a morning-after hangover or withdrawal from heavy use, alcohol affects the body in different ways.