By Jennifer McDougall Many times when ecstasy users grab ahold of this drug, they don’t realize the amount of danger they are putting themselves in. Ecstasy is one of the scariest drugs…
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By Laurel Janssen Byrne Stress is the body’s mental, physical and emotional response to changes in and around itself. Stress is normal, and everyone experiences it. So why is managing ongoing stress…
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By Jennifer McDougall Besides not waking up with a painful headache and a list of regrets from the night before, there are several other reasons to quit drinking alcohol. The amount of…
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By Jennifer McDougall Whether it is Bikram, Hatha, Power, or Yin Yoga, there are several benefits you should know. First, starting or ending the day with any yoga practice is one of…
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By Jennifer McDougall 1. Set realistic expectations in the beginning. It is best to know before going into rehab what you would like your end result to be. If you hope to…
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By Jennifer McDougall The holiday season can be a challenging time for those in recovery. From social gatherings to family dynamics, the festive atmosphere often includes triggers that can test your resolve.…
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What Does a Nicotine Buzz Feel Like? The nicotine high can sometimes be imperceptible, as it eliminates withdrawal symptoms and fills nicotine users with a sense of calm. Some users experience a…
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In medicine, Ketamine is an anesthetic used to sedate patients for short operations. On the street, Ketamine—also known as “Special K” or just “K”—is a dissociative drug that produces effects ranging from…
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Is Ketamine Physically Addictive? Ketamine does not meet the criteria for physically addictive drugs. In fact, Ketamine’s widespread use in medicine as a mild anesthetic is due in large part to its…
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What Does a Marijuana High Feel Like? A marijuana high is a generally pleasant experience that creates a dreamlike intoxicated state. Marijuana users often feel a sense of mild euphoria and mood…
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One of the most important measures of a drug or alcohol treatment program’s success rate is its ability to re As you are evaluating a rehab program, you will want to inquire…
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Diagnostic tests help establish whether there are existing underlying physical conditions causing drug or alcohol dependency to take hold. Establishing baseline measures of metabolism, critical vitamins, minerals, and other organic compounds can…
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After deciding to receive treatment for alcohol dependency, the first stage of recovery is detoxification. This process is necessary to fully free your body of alcohol and to begin the process of…
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One of the backbones of successful recovery is the therapeutic counseling that takes place in private drug rehab facilities. While drug addiction certainly has a strong physical component, many drug dependent individuals…
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Outpatient addiction rehab programs can make sense for individuals who do not need to attend inpatient treatment. By nature, outpatient rehab offers lower time commitment and financial investment for those undergoing alcohol…
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As a strong dissociative drug, ketamine (also known as “Special K”) can cause severe mental impairment in chemically dependent individuals. Affecting clarity of cognition, memory formation and even severe delusions, ketamine clouds…
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For many years, the addiction industry has insisted on the genetic model of addiction as the only acceptable paradigm. However, while genetics can contribute to drug or alcohol addiction development, it often…
