Category: Addiction

Ketamine and Alcohol

By Phil Kosanovich on March 31, 2022

Mixing ketamine and alcohol comes with serious, sometimes life-threatening consequences. Individuals who mix ketamine and alcohol increase their chances of urinary tract infections, memory problems, slowed breathing, reduced heart rate, coma, and in some cases, death. What Is Ketamine? Ketamine, also known as Special K, was initially designed as an anesthetic for individuals recovering from […]

How Long Does Adderall Withdrawal Last?

By Phil Kosanovich on March 29, 2022

Adderall is a stimulant medication that belongs to a group of drugs called amphetamines. It is typically prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy symptoms. Adderall works by stimulating the central nervous system, increasing some of the chemical messengers in the brain involved in motivation, concentration, focus, and reward, resulting in improved focus, […]

Adderall Overdose Symptoms

By Phil Kosanovich on March 24, 2022

Adderall is a prescription stimulant that combines amphetamine and dextroamphetamine to create a potent medication that increases focus, impulse control, and alertness in individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can also occasionally be used to treat narcolepsy. Taking Adderall may be legal, but it is important to understand that psychostimulants with abuse […]

Is Adderall Addictive?

By Phil Kosanovich on March 22, 2022

Adderall is a prescription drug that doctors prescribe to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also an effective treatment for narcolepsy, a sleep disorder. A type of stimulant medication that increases activity in the brain, Adderall facilitates the communication between different areas of nerve cells. When you use it safely, Adderall can help […]

Is Alcohol a Stimulant or Depressant?

By Phil Kosanovich on March 3, 2022

In many parts of the world, alcohol is culturally accepted. In moderation, alcohol may not seem harmless, but using it in excess can lead to severe physical and mental health problems. Alcohol is an addictive substance that can damage your health, work, and social life. A recent study found that over 14.5 million people in […]

Peace With the Past: How To Make Amends

By Phil Kosanovich on December 30, 2021

Upon attending a drug and alcohol rehab, you’ll be required to face up to your past. It can be painful to revisit a period of your life marked by addiction and lack of control, especially if you feel guilty or ashamed of the things you’ve done and the hurt you may have caused. However, doing […]

PTSD and Addiction – What Is the Connection?

By Phil Kosanovich on December 21, 2021

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that individuals may experience after living through a traumatic event like war, violence, or natural disaster. People living with PTSD may have been involved in the event itself, witnesses to it, or traumatized by hearing another’s story – a condition known as secondary trauma. Those living […]

Heavy Using vs. Addiction – What’s the Difference?

By Phil Kosanovich on October 19, 2021

The line between heavy substance use and addiction is a blurry one. What’s more confusing is that they are sometimes treated as the same condition. One of the hazards of this is that it minimizes the dangers of heavy substance use. However, the blurry line between heavy use and addiction is also a slippery slope. […]

Work Pressure and Addiction – Is Burnout To Blame?

By Phil Kosanovich on October 12, 2021

Even if you consider yourself in a dream job, work stress can accumulate and become a major cause of anxiety and worry. Stress affects us all differently, but it almost always has a negative effect on our emotional and physical well-being. How we manage this stress is key to whether we get it under control, […]

Making the Leap of Faith – Things To Consider Before Getting Sober

By Phil Kosanovich on October 5, 2021

Recovery Is Not a Solo Journey In the early days of sobriety, it’s normal to come up against some challenges – deciding to get sober is a huge emotional journey. In the harder moments, we might fall into the misconception that we have to go it alone as we used substances, so we should fix […]

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