Drug Types: Stimulant or Depressant?
How can you tell if a drug is a stimulant or depressant? Is one type of drug safer than the other? What happens if you mix a stimulant with a depressant? Understanding the important differences...
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I Think I’m an Addict: What Should I Do?
“I think I’m an addict.” If these words have ever crossed your mind, then you clearly suspect that you might have a problem with alcohol or another drug. This post can help you decide if...
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The Meaning of Chest Pain After Drinking Alcohol
Chest pains can occur for many reasons, and they should never be ignored. Overexertion, injuries, and viruses are three of the many potential causes of this form of discomfort. Some people also experience chest pain...
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Are Yellow Eyes from Drinking Alcohol?
Chronic alcohol abuse can have a dramatic impact on a person’s appearance. Possible consequences include significant weight gain, bloating, dull grey skin, bloodshot eyes, dry and thin hair, and reddening around the nose and cheeks....
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Why Do Some People Become Addicted to Drugs While Others Don’t?
Some people consume moderate amounts of alcohol on a regular basis, but never lose their ability to control how often or how much they drink. Others are unable to have “just a few drinks” without...
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Where Are Kids Hiding Drugs? It May Be in Plain Sight
When a person becomes addicted to alcohol or another drug, they will be compelled to use the substance frequently. This means they will have a powerful urge to be near the substance, even in places...
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List of What to Bring to Rehab
You’ve completed the phone assessment and been accepted into treatment. Your insurance company has approved your stay, and the facility has scheduled your intake. All you need to do now is pack a bag. But...
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Why Does My Face Turn Red When I Drink Alcohol?
Drinking alcohol is associated with certain predictable effects, such as impaired coordination, diminished inhibitions, and a change in mood. For some people, alcohol has an additional effect. It causes the skin on their face to...
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Common Household Items Used as Drug Paraphernalia
If you fear that someone you care about has been using drugs, you may be looking for physical, emotional, or behavioral signs of substance abuse. You should also pay attention to what types of items...
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How to Stop Enabling A Loved One’s Alcoholism
It can be difficult to offer support to a loved one with alcohol use disorder (AUD) without enabling their addiction. You may believe you are helping when in fact, you are enabling. How can you...
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