Addiction & Treatment Blog Articles

Alcohol disrupts essential communication channels in the brain, affecting how the brain works. Has anyone ever said something hurtful to you while they were drunk?...

While fluconazole is generally safe, it has been associated with rare cases of liver damage to the liver. If you’ve been dealing with thrush or...

It’s not always easy to know if a friend is using methamphetamine. There are several different types of meth and several different ways to use...

Drug abuse is all too common. Studies show that at least 10% of all adults in the US have struggled with drug abuse  at some point...

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), substance abuse treatment is an essential health care service that should be accessible for all U.S. citizens. Nevertheless, the...

Are you worried that a family member in your home or another person close to you has a hidden drinking problem? It is estimated that...

While the combination of Levaquin and alcohol might not kill you, it can cause seriously dangerous side effects. Levaquin is made out of a chemical...

Whether you’ve just started taking Adderall or if you’ve been taking it for some time, you may be wondering if it’s safe to take Adderall...

Most people have heard of UTIs (urinary tract infections) even if they have never experienced one. That is likely because UTIs are a highly prevalent...

It’s a common belief that marijuana has no adverse health effects and is not addictive in any way. While it’s true that marijuana can be...

If you or a loved one are experiencing both anxiety and insomnia, know that effective, safe treatment options are available. The path to relief requires...

I really can’t focus and constantly feel frazzled. Would it hurt to try anxiety medication? Before you even think about popping a pill to fix...

The history of slang terminology used to describe a variety of drugs is rather interesting to unpack. Since drugs were first abused in the United...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are different conditions, but they come as a package deal; people have both conditions at the same time....

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common problem that affects children and young adults. ADHD can make focusing on tasks difficult, which can hinder...

No, tramadol is not a muscle relaxer. It’s a prescription opioid painkiller that works in the brain and central nervous system to block pain signals,...

There is a common misconception in circulation that has proven devastating for many men and women across the country. People believe that if a medical...

Addiction is often referred to as a “family disease.” This doesn’t mean that addiction is passed down from generation to generation (though genetic predisposition is...