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A relapse is when someone’s medical condition, whether that’s a disease, illness or addiction ends up coming back and gets worse after it had previously ended or improved. When it comes to addiction specifically, a relapse is when an individual’s starts to abuse drugs and alcohol again after they had previously received treatment and stopped […]
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Suboxone is the brand name for a combination drug made up of buprenorphine and naloxone and is most commonly used in the treatment of opioid addiction. Using medications to treat an opioid disorder is known by medical professionals as MOUD (medication for opioid use disorder) and studies show that this method of opioid addiction treatment […]
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Lexapro is the brand name for Escitalopram. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (1) meaning that it works by blocking the serotonin in your brain from being reabsorbed, so your brain releases more. Serotonin is a chemical that is known to enhance your mood. Like with most other substances, you can become addicted. […]
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Meth, short for methamphetamine, is a powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It was originally developed from amphetamine to be used as a nasal decongestant (1). Methamphetamine causes its users to feel increased energy, alertness and talkativeness and unlike amphetamine, it opens the blood-brain barrier (2) – meaning much more of the substance […]
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We understand how difficult it can be to stop using Zoloft (Sertraline) and begin the withdrawal and detox process. Before you make any decisions, you should ensure that you are as informed as possible about what you can expect and how to proceed safely. Detoxing from Zoloft can be potentially dangerous, which is why you […]
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In this post, we outline 10 helpful steps to help you help a loved one suffering from alcoholism. Unhealthy alcohol use can range from mild to severe and can affect anyone. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can become dangerous. The below advice will help you navigate the various obstacles that may be […]
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When faced with the challenge of quitting an addictive substance, there are many aspects of a person’s life that need to be considered. Addiction affects a person’s physical and mental health, often their finances, housing, and career. Addiction is also highly damaging to a person’s relationships. Along with this, there are usually many unhealthy relationships […]
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The terms Addiction and Dependence crop up quite regularly in the field of addiction, but what exactly do they mean? And can these terms be used interchangeably or is there a clear difference between the two? It is not uncommon in the medical or mental health arena for there to be confusion surrounding the definition […]
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What is Body Dysmorphia? Body dysmorphia, or BDD (body dysmorphic disorder) as it is often referred to, is a mental illness that causes sufferers to have a distressing or impaired judgement about their physical appearance. The flaws that people with body dysmorphia focus on maybe tiny or barely noticeable to others, and in some cases, […]
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