For many navigating addiction recovery, every day is a new battle. Sometimes, fighting off cravings takes all the strength you have. Other days, you find yourself seeking alternatives to activities that put you in risky situations. But what if the key to preventing relapse wasn’t fighting your cravings, but learning to ride the moment like…
Whether you’ve noticed it on yourself the morning after or caught the scent on someone else, alcohol fundamentally changes how your body smells. And it’s more than just leftover drinks on your breath. When you consume alcohol, your body treats it as a toxin that needs immediate processing. This urgent detoxification happens through multiple channels:…
Heroin addiction affects over 1 million Americans, with opioid overdose deaths claiming thousands of lives each year. And many people’s struggles with opioid addiction may go unnoticed until it’s too late. However, there are warning signs. Unlike many other signs of drug use that can be hidden or excused, the eye changes caused by heroin…
Custody battles are stressful enough on their own. Throw in addiction, and the stakes are high for everyone involved. The fear of losing your children can be paralyzing, particularly when you’re already struggling to overcome substance abuse. You may worry that admitting that you need help could be used against you in court, or that…
Remember when two drinks used to be enough? When did a drink or two turn into three, four, five, or more? Unfortunately, this is often the gradual reality for people who drink regularly. As time goes on, the body adapts to alcohol. Thus, it might take more to feel the same effects. And while it…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
