Addiction & Treatment Blog Articles

How Long Do Shrooms Take to Hit?

Psychedelic mushrooms are a controversial topic, but many people seek them out to experience an altered state of consciousness. Shrooms have been used in some...

Speed vs. Meth

Many people believe that speed and meth are the same drugs. However, there are some clear differences between the two. Both types of drugs are...

Can Alcohol Cause Vertigo?

While alcohol is socially accepted, excessive use can cause multiple health conditions. There are effects of alcohol that might be caused or exacerbated by heavy...

Weed and Tylenol with Codeine

Mixing any two drugs together can lead to dangerous interactions that cause harmful side effects. There are also times, however, when two drugs can be...

How to Heal Hole in Nose from Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine has many adverse side effects (which may also cause long-term effects on your health), one of which is a perforated nose! Even if it’s...

Why Do Stimulants Calm Me Down?

Is your doctor prescribing stimulants rather than sedatives for a calming effect? This can be a little confusing, as you’d think that stimulants will only...

Gabapentin and Tramadol: A Deadly Combination

Mixing gabapentin and tramadol in one prescription can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the combination would be an effective way of managing...

Cyclobenzaprine and Ibuprofen

Drug interactions of both cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) and ibuprofen are valid options for muscle pain management, but would it be wise to combine them? Before mixing...

3 Day Adderall Break (Adderall Crash): Symptoms, Side Effects, and Treatment

According to a study published by the Journal of Pharmacy Practice , Adderall is misused by at least 10% of adolescents and young adults with...

The Spiritual Principles of Narcotics Anonymous

For many people who are fighting drug abuse or addiction, spirituality is a source of strength. It involves turning to something bigger than yourself for...

Ambien and Xanax

Whenever you meet with your doctor, you need to provide a list of all of the medications you are currently taking, including both prescription and...

Tylenol and Xanax

Just like any other ativan (lorazepam), diazepam (valium), clonazepam (Klonopin and Rivotril), Xanax, an anti-anxiety medication which is also known by its generic name alprazolam,...

Seroquel Withdrawal Symptoms

Are you taking Seroquel or Quetiapine and wish to stop taking it? Seroquel is a prescription medication that is FDA approved to treat schizophrenia, acute...

Bactrim and Alcohol

Over the course of your life, you may be prescribed various prescription drugs like antibiotics to fight different infections. Because of the common antibiotic use,...

Doxycycline and Alcohol

Doxycycline is classified as a tetracycline antibiotic. This drug is prescribed to patients experiencing bacterial infections. As a broad-spectrum antibiotic, doxycycline is used to treat...

Penicillin and Alcohol

Have you ever thought of drinking alcohol while under medication due to like high blood pressure, liver damage, or chest pain? Can you drink a...

How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your Saliva?

There are many reasons why an individual might have to undergo a drug test. Perhaps it is for a job interview, court-ordered as part of...

Diverticulitis and Alcohol

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are becoming prevalent these days. In the past, primarily elderly adults were diagnosed with one or the other. However, more adults are...