Drug Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Blog

What Is Polysubstance Abuse – Signs & Causes  

When you have a family member who is abusing a substance to the detriment of themselves and others, it can be a truly chaotic situation,...

What Are the Different Types of Addiction?  

Whenever someone does something compulsively or cannot stop a behavior, there is a chance that they have an addiction or dependency. It’s important to determine...

Top 7 Most Deadly Drug Combinations to Avoid  

If you’re using these deadly drug combinations, you’re playing a dangerous game with your life. The question isn’t if the next time will turn deadly, but...

Are There Healthy Addictions? 7 Healthy Addictions That Are Good to Have

The term addiction often implies something bad. Most often, it is a negative term that refers to a person’s behavior that is excessive or uncontrollable....

What is Urge Surfing & How Can It Help You?

For those with drug and alcohol addiction, getting through the difficult ups and downs of cravings during withdrawal and recovery can be challenging. Urge surfing...

Can You Die from Heroin Withdrawals? What You Need to Know

Opioids like heroin are highly dangerous drugs. They change the way the brain functions and often create intense dependence that is nearly impossible to break...

Can You Die from Alcohol Withdrawals? What You Need to Know

Many people who are battling addiction to alcohol face some challenging decisions. Should they enter into treatment? Questions like these are common. Can you die...

Common Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms & Timeline

Adderall is a powerful stimulant drug that’s a mixture of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. It is often used to help people suffering from ADHD or narcolepsy,...

Meditation & Addiction: 6 Ways Mindfulness Meditation Can Help You Overcome Addiction

Meditation and addiction go hand-in-hand. How can something that seems so simple, like meditation, play such a big role in your overall wellbeing and even...

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