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5 Reasons to Rethink Study Drugs

5 Reasons to Rethink Study Drugs

When final exams come around, teens and college students are prone to use “study drugs,” or stimulants, to help them focus. Yet, like any drug, these stimulants can cause adverse short and long-term effects on the student’s body and mind. Read More ›

The Dangers of Intravenous Drug Use

The Dangers of Injecting Drugs

Addictive substances can be ingested and metabolized or injected intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM). Depending on the substance being used, you may smoke, sniff, inject or ingest the drugs you are using. Of these methods, intravenous injection is the most Read More ›

Why Am I Not Happy After Quitting Drugs?

If you are suffering from a substance use disorder and have opted to get healthy, you should be proud of yourself for making such a difficult and courageous decision. However, many people report feeling bored, uninspired, or sad after quitting Read More ›

Why Self-Care Is Important in Addiction Recovery

Addiction and substance abuse disorders quickly engulf your life and everything you value. During active addiction, drugs and alcohol take precedence over your physical and mental health, work, and family.  One of the reasons why this may happen is that Read More ›

Will Cravings End?

craving alcohol

A craving is a chemical response in the brain with both psychological and physiological effects. Cravings are usually a sign that a chemical dependency has developed. When cravings come on it indicates a few other things. First, that the brain Read More ›

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