How to Detox from Drugs at Home & Why It Can Be Risky

How to Detox from Drugs at Home & Why It Can Be Risky

If you’re thinking about detoxing from drugs at home, you’re not alone. It can feel more private. It may also reduce costs. And if you’re feeling uncertain about rehab, it might sound like a good alternative. However, home detox can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. So, why shouldn’t you detox from drugs at home?…

HSA and FSA for Rehab: Can You Use Pre-Tax Dollars for Treatment?

HSA and FSA for Rehab: Can You Use Pre-Tax Dollars for Treatment?

Did you know that one of the most significant barriers to getting help for addiction is cost? The pain, emotional toll, and even societal pressures to recover can’t hold a candle to the perception that one simply can’t afford recovery. Stats show that less than 1% of Americans who need treatment seek it out and…

The Connection Between Hepatitis, HIV, and IV Drug Use

The Connection Between Hepatitis, HIV, and IV Drug Use

IV (intravenous) drug use can lead to more than just addiction. It’s also linked to HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases that are often caused by unsafe injection practices. What are the common IV drug use health risks? We’ll provide a complete review here, with a focus on hepatitis and HIV, which are two of…

Tough Love vs. True Love: What Works in Supporting Sobriety

Tough Love vs. True Love: What Works in Supporting Sobriety

Having a loved one struggle with addiction is hard on the whole family. You have to make a lot of important decisions, the rehab process can be stressful, and sometimes you must make your boundaries clear to ensure your loved one gets the help they need. During the process, it’s common to wonder whether you…

Xanax Eyes: How Benzos Affect Focus and Appearance

Xanax Eyes: How Benzos Affect Focus and Appearance

Ongoing drug abuse can affect the body in many ways, including the eyes. When you’re trying to identify if someone you care about is abusing Xanax (alprazolam) or wondering how continued Xanax use has affected your well-being, the appearance and function of the eyes is a common place to start. The term “Xanax eyes” typically…

How to Stop the Come-Down After MDMA

How to Stop the Come-Down After MDMA

The MDMA (or ecstasy) come-down is a common effect that happens as the drug wears off. Coming down off MDMA can make you feel tired, have brain fog, experience mood swings, and several other negative effects. Given that the effects of the drug wearing off can be very uncomfortable, it’s common to wonder about how…

Is it Alcohol Allergy or Just a Reaction?

Is it Alcohol Allergy or Just a Reaction?

When you or someone you know has an odd or bad reaction after drinking alcohol, it can bring up a lot of concerns. Sudden side effects like flushed skin, redness of the face, nausea, or vomiting can all happen after drinking alcohol for a variety of reasons. The two things that may come to mind…

How to Rebuild Trust with Family After Getting Sober

How to Rebuild Trust with Family After Getting Sober

Addiction can impact many areas of a person’s life, including relationships with family. When things have happened in the past, such as lying about drug use, neglecting important responsibilities, or making decisions that had a negative impact on others, trying to regain trust after addiction can feel like a long and challenging process. Fortunately, rebuilding…

Drunk Eyes vs Normal Eyes: How Alcohol Changes Your Appearance

Drunk Eyes vs Normal Eyes: How Alcohol Changes Your Appearance

“Drunk eyes” is used to describe the physical changes in the eyes that occur after alcohol consumption. These changes, such as redness, glassiness, drooping eyelids, or difficulty focusing, are common and affect individuals regardless of their tolerance level. Unlike other signs of intoxication, eye changes are harder to conceal. They can linger even after your…

The 4 Stages of Alcoholism: How Addiction Progresses

The 4 Stages of Alcoholism: How Addiction Progresses

Alcoholism doesn’t happen overnight. Nor does it usually announce itself dramatically. Instead, it often slowly creeps up on an individual, gradually interfering with one’s daily life and responsibilities. If the addiction continues, major health issues can also arise. This indicates the importance of getting help early on. But how can you recognize when it’s become…