If you’ve ever struggled with drug or alcohol abuse — or know someone who has — the suggestion to “get help for drug addiction” has been said in some form. It’s good and solid advice, but these well-intentioned help-urgers may not realize that there are many addiction...
Navigating the path to recovery from substance abuse disorders (SUDs) can be a complex journey, and having the right support can make all the difference. While both AA sponsors and sobriety coaches offer valuable guidance, they do so in distinct ways. What is a...
Quit Lit has emerged as a response to the growing need for narratives that address addiction and recovery. With raw and honest experiences, exposing their struggles, relapses, and triumphs, books on addiction are a great companion for you or your loved one to feel...
The world of substance misuse never stays the same for a long time. The latest is xylazine, – also known as the "zombie drug." Xylazine is a non-opioid sedative, analgesic, and muscle relaxant typically used in veterinary medicine, most commonly as a horse...
About 2.2 million people aged 12 or older reported using MDMA in the past 12 months. Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is a psychoactive substance that induces feelings of euphoria and heightened sensory perception. However, its misuse has been significantly increasing,...
The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, claiming the lives of over 70,000 people annually. As efforts to address this epidemic persist, harm reduction strategies are critical in saving lives and reducing the negative consequences...
From colonial times to the present day, alcohol has always been a part of American culture. What has changed is the availability of booze, brews, and cocktails. From pre-mixed drinks to beer vending machines to liquor delivery services, you can find “alcohol near me”...
Sweet, sugary, or fruity alcoholic drinks are popular in bars and social gatherings. But can they also make you drink more? Sweet alcoholic beverages seem harmless at first, you don’t taste the bitter spirit in there, but can that be a dangerous thing? Let’s explore...
In some ways, alcohol is a confusing and contradictory drug. Despite being one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, there’s still some confusion about whether or not alcohol is a stimulant. To answer this debate, it’s important to understand the...
The liver can process up to a certain amount of alcohol before its cells start deteriorating, and its capacity to regenerate tissue diminishes, leading to scarring and loss of functionality. Alcoholic hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by drinking...
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