12 Symptoms of Porn Addiction Withdrawal
If you are struggling with porn addiction, and wish to discontinue use altogether, withdrawal symptoms from porn are real and may prove challenging to handle when trying to quit. While addiction treatment programs exist to assist users through withdrawal processes,
Low-Income Addiction Treatment Options
Addiction recovery centres and inpatient rehab facilities can be very costly, and not accessible to those without the financial means or support for treatment. Any addict seeking treatment services and looking to overcome addiction should have access to the help
Legalized Weed: Are Impaired Driving Laws Keeping Up?
In Canada, marijuana has officially been legalized for adult recreational use for just over one year at the federal level. Meanwhile, in the United States, weed has been legalized for adult recreational use in 11 states, as well as the
Understanding Khat: Effects, Risks, and Treatment Options for Chronic Use
Khat (also known as qat/kat) is a leafy green plant that originates from East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula or the Middle East. Khat is at its most potent when it’s freshly cut, and as such, is often chewed like tobacco. Its
Life After Inpatient Addiction Rehab
Addiction treatment looks different for each individual, and inpatient addiction treatment can be a helpful first step toward sobriety. Inpatient addiction treatment offers a highly structured environment, establishing a daily routine of self-care with a strict abstinence policy, which allows
Ketamine Addiction, Detox and Withdrawal
Official name: ketamine Trade names: Ketalar; Ketanest; Ketaset Street name: Special K; K; ket; vitamin K; cat tranquilizer Classification: Dissociative anesthetic; analgesic; NMDA receptor antagonist Ketamine, or Special K as it is sometimes referred to on the street, is a medication used by veterinary
Is Wine Mom Culture Real, And Is It a Problem?
Women have been drinking in increasing numbers over the past few decades, oftentimes using motherhood as the excuse. When looking at the media you can see why drinking has been on the rise among women, as much of the advertising
First Response: Keeping an Overdose Victim Alive Until Help Arrives
With substance use and addiction at epidemic levels and the opioid crisis a hot topic of debate, one of the greatest fears held by family members of drug users is that their loved one will be the next overdose death.
Naloxone: Is It Really a Wonder Drug?
For many New Jersey residents, June 18 was a historic day. Samantha Newton appreciated its importance. She left the house early that morning to line up for a one-time freebie. She had to do this because supplies might run out.
Understanding Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone (most commonly known by its brand name Vicodin), is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. Hydrocodone is prescribed as a painkiller that can be effective in treating mild-severe pain. However, it can also be habit-forming and extremely