Lexapro is a prescription medication commonly used to treat depression and anxiety. Like many other medications, it can cause adverse effects when combined with alcohol. Here’s what you need to know about drinking alcohol while taking Lexapro as a treatment for depression, alcohol use disorder, or both conditions. What Is Lexapro? Lexapro is the brand … Read more
Drug and alcohol abuse is a dependency that affects an individual’s actions and behavior. It leads to substance use disorder (SUD), a brain disease that develops gradually and is not something a person chooses, just as they do not choose to get the flu, a stroke, or a heart attack. SUD requires treatment much like … Read more
When you are cheering up with colleagues and friends after work, alcohol consumption is part of the fun. Alcohol consumption is a mind-altering substance and can influence your mind. When you start binge-drinking, it results in the depressing of the nerves associated with your actions. The vital steps such as breathing and gagging, which saves … Read more
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) IV therapy can help in the treatment of addiction and the prevention of relapse. NAD relieves withdrawal symptoms, decreases cravings, detoxifies your body, and heals cellular damage caused by long-term drug usage. NAD IV therapy for addiction treatment is not a “magic bullet,” but rather a handy and beneficial co-therapy when … Read more
Opioids, also known as narcotics, are a class of drugs that include prescription drugs for pain like tramadol, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and others. Heroin, a well-known illegal drug, is also considered an opioid. After you have undergone a severe surgery or injury, your doctor may prescribe an opioid to help with your pain or health … Read more
When it comes to drug and substance abuse treatment, finding a quality facility that will provide the medical care and support you need in your recovery is essential. While your treatment takes place, a premium facility will ensure that you have a comfortable place to rest and are fed gourmet food for a more comfortable … Read more
It’s hard to break a habit; you must replace it with a good one. If you want to stop a practice without doing something good, your chance of failure is high. Changing addictive habits is sometimes tricky as it takes time and effort. Our brain can’t differentiate between bad and good habits; they make patterns … Read more
Drug and alcohol abuse develops an imbalance in the brain’s nerve activity, requiring ever-increasing doses of the substance to produce the same feelings of enjoyment or contentment. When the substance is withdrawn, the brain experiences a neurotransmitter deficiency (such as dopamine, GABA, serotonin, and endorphins), which causes the intense cravings associated with substance withdrawal. Individuals … Read more
9 Ways to Get Through Your First Sober 4th of July It is a known fact that the first days of sobriety are quite intimidating. Especially when it’s a day that means an annual celebration. You will spend the day of commemoration happy when you get your first fourth of July sober. You and your … Read more
America is being pummeled by drug overdose deaths. Virtually every drug you can think of is killing people, but opioids are leading the way for addicts. Since the year 2000, the number of deaths caused by overdoses has increased by eight times. Every year since 2014, record numbers of overdose deaths have occurred. Let’s put … Read more
Using mobile apps for addiction treatment is one of the simplest methods to track your recovery efforts in this digital age. Many applications have been developed with addiction recovery in mind, ranging from charting your progress and monitoring drug or alcohol triggers to searching for local support groups. Recovery from addiction requires a long-term commitment. … Read more
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