The Rise of Designer Benzodiazepines For decades, medications like Xanax or Valium have been prescribed to help with anxiety and sleep. But in recent years, a dangerous new class of drugs has appeared on the illicit market: designer benzodiazepines. These unregulated substances—such as etizolam and flubromazolam—pose significant risks to individuals and families. What Are Designer […]

Yaba is a highly addictive stimulant drug that is growing in popularity with teens and young adults. Yaba originated in Southeastern Asia and is prevalent in Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand. Its popularity spread to Asian communities in the United States. It has since spread across the country and is quickly becoming a […]

In recent years, 7-Hydroxymitragynine (commonly called 7-OH) has emerged as one of the most concerning substances in the gray-market supplement space. A derivative of kratom, 7-OH is far more potent than its plant-based counterpart, with an opioid-like profile that makes it both addictive and dangerous. While kratom itself has been the subject of controversy, 7-OH […]

Common questions about LSD include how does it work, can it cause long-term harm, and is LSD addictive? What Is LSD? Lysergic acid diethylamide, which is commonly referred to as LSD, is a hallucinogenic substance that is derived from a poisonous fungus called ergot.  It was first synthesized by Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman in the […]

Tizanidine can be a safe and effective medication when it is used as directed. But before you start to take it, you should ask your doctor about any potential drawbacks, such as: What side effects does it cause? Is tizanidine addictive? Will you go through withdrawal if you stop using it? What is Tizanidine? Tizanidine […]

Many treatment centers incorporate holistic practices into their programming, but there is considerable misunderstanding among the general public about what this term means. What is holistic addiction treatment, and do its benefits outweigh its potential drawbacks? What Is Holistic Addiction Treatment? Holistic addiction treatment is an integrative approach that is designed to help patients heal […]

Drinking alcohol regularly has various risks that can impact different areas of the body, cause high blood pressure, and increase risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Some people can also be at risk of developing alcohol dependence, which can lead to alcohol addiction. For women, drinking alcohol while on their menstrual cycle has […]

When you drink a large amount of alcohol over a short period, like a night out on the town, you can feel its effects the next day. You might be experiencing a hangover, or you could be experiencing alcohol poisoning. Understanding the difference between alcohol poisoning vs. a hangover is important. In certain cases, alcohol […]

When someone uses alcohol or various substances on a regular basis, their usage can turn into a substance use disorder (SUD). SUDs can range from mild to moderate (dependence) to severe (addiction). SUD not only impacts the person using the substance but also their family and friends. When someone is ready for help with their […]

Adderall can be a life-changing medication for people who have ADHD and certain other conditions. But those who take too much of the drug may be at risk for an array of severe side effects, including psychosis and paranoia. What Is Paranoia? Before we address the question of what is Adderall paranoia, it can be […]