Dissociative drugs are a type of drug that causes hallucinogenic effects such as an altered perception of sight and sound. They are sometimes called hallucinogenic drugs as well. The feeling of detachment from one's self or environment is also a pronounced effect of dissociative drugs....
Even though pharmaceutical fentanyl was made to have a legitimate medical use, an epidemic of illegally-made fentanyl has caused problems in recent years. The amount of fentanyl needed for overdose is very small compared to morphine or heroin, and this is part of what makes...
Studies have shown that there is a genetic aspect to the development of alcoholism. People with a family history of alcohol use disorder may be more likely to develop a similar issue. Your genetic structure works as a roadmap for your DNA. It determines your...
Most people who struggle with addiction are aware that they likely have to go through detox as an initial step toward recovery. Depending on the substances that you used, you may experience acute withdrawal symptoms as you eliminate the drugs from your body. In most...
COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, is sweeping the globe. By now, you probably know that the people with the highest risk of developing serious symptoms of COVID-19 are older adults and people with underlying medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. But individuals with substance...
When you think of an alcoholic, you probably imagine someone who has trouble keeping a handle on their life. But a high-functioning alcoholic doesn’t necessarily hit rock bottom or exhibit traditional signs of alcoholism. A functional alcoholic can maintain a job, keep up with daily...
Filling out surveys seems to be one of the most common ways to determine one’s identity these days. What do you want to major in? What if you choose the wrong major? Are you trying to change career paths? How do you know which one...
September is time for celebrating the re-emergence of pumpkin spice everything, cooler weather and recovery. The Mental Health Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, designated September as National Recovery Month to bring awareness to the issue of substance abuse...
It’s easy to be in denial about your addiction or alcoholism if you know how to hide it with exercise, professionalism, and a good work ethic. You have the public face when interacting with other professionals in your industry, and then you have the other...
In view of the recent horrific events of the Woolsey and Paradise fires in northern and southern California, experts are saying that climate change is making California’s wildfires worse. The devastation of losing one’s home, loved ones and/or livelihood to natural disasters is becoming an...