Coping with the Fear of Substance Withdrawal

Mar 17, 2020

Coping with the Fear of Substance Withdrawal If you struggle with addiction, the fear of physical and emotional withdrawal from your substance of choice can keep you using long after you want to quit. Severe detox symptoms are most commonly associated with alcohol and...

The Urge-Peak Cycle & the Risk of Relapse

Mar 10, 2020

The Urge-Peak Cycle & the Risk of Relapse Addiction is not an easy thing to fight. If it were a matter of willpower, there would be no need for rehab centers, and patients could heal themselves once the decision is made to stop using. Recovery is not a linear...

Substance Abuse Disorder vs. Addiction

Mar 5, 2020

Substance Abuse Disorder vs. Addiction An individual who is using substances or drawn by a desire to use substances is affected by a range of symptoms. The various names of these struggles are nearly as numerous as the symptoms. Find out more about the causes,...

The Role of Alkaloids in Drug Addiction

Jan 24, 2020

The Role of Alkaloids in Drug Addiction Some people argue that any substance can be considered a drug or become addictive. Those who insist on this point often point to sugar or caffeine as proof. While both of these certainly have an addictive appeal to some people,...

The Dangers of Using Phenibut

Dec 17, 2019

The Dangers of Using Phenibut In the United States, 53.2 million people were reported to use illicit drugs in 2018, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. That amounts to roughly 20% of the population, aged 12 and up. Phenibut is...

Drug Addiction and Anhedonia

Dec 8, 2019

Drug Addiction and Anhedonia Think of some of the things in your life that bring you joy. You probably have a smile on your face just thinking of them. Can you imagine if you suddenly felt absolutely nothing? For some people recovering from addiction, it is a reality...