Substance Use

The worst thing about developing a substance abuse disorder isn’t really the damage the person gets because of the substance. The worst thing about it is that the hardest drugs to quit also happen to come with the worst drug withdrawals. Despite all the readily available information on what goes on during medical detox, including […]

Withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable and even dangerous, which is why it’s important to know how to cope with them. Withdrawal symptoms vary depending on the substance, but there are some common ways to manage them. We’ll be taking a look at how to cope with withdrawal symptoms and where you can get help for

For many, sleep is the one chance to get away from the troubles of the world and have a few moments of peace and rest. To some, however, even this brief moment of peace is denied to them. This is why some people can’t sleep without alcohol, or some other sleep aid. There are many

Many would consider those who have never suffered any kind of muscle pain or stiffness to be very fortunate. Muscle tightness and muscle spasms affect countless people in the US everyday, with varying degrees of severity and pain. Many endure countless hours of restricted movement, painful angles, and limited motion and are only able to

Benzo Addiction in Houston, TX Did you know that 4.8 million people misused prescription benzodiazepines in the past year? Benzo addiction continues to be a problem in Houston, TX, and across the U.S. Benzos are classified as prescription sedatives. They can cause physical and psychological dependence with long-term use. When taken in high doses or

Drug tests can be administered for a number of reasons. Employers will often require a drug test to be taken before they offer a new perspective employee a job. Treatment centers and rehab facilities will often require random drug screening as part of their program. In some cases, you might even be asked to submit

The long-term effects of Xanax are not uncommon. ​​41.1% of tranquilizer abusers report using the drug to relieve tension. 20.9% of users report taking tranquilizers as sleep aids while 15.8% use tranquilizers to cope with emotions. 6.7% of tranquilizer users do so experimentally. What Is Xanax? Xanax is a medication that is used to treat

Detoxing from heroin is immensely difficult. This is due in large part to the power and addictive hold of the substance. Those who use it consistently will more than likely become dependent or worse: addicted. These complications make it difficult to quit, no matter how bad a person wants to. The best way to combat