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When you stop drinking, various things happen to your mind and body. However, the nature and intensity of these effects can vary depending on how much and how frequently you drink. While occasional social drinking may not result in significant changes when you decide to quit, you may experience more significant effects if you have … Read more
A sober living house is a peer-managed home designed to help people maintain sobriety. This is achieved through required sobriety, recovery group attendance, and household participation. Those who live in these houses rent rooms indefinitely and live a life in accordance with their responsibilities, like work and school. If you or someone you know has … Read more
A detox is a process of ridding your body of a toxic or harmful substance you have become dependent on.1 Most commonly, people attempt to detox from drug or alcohol dependence. During a detox, you can expect to experience some withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and mood swings. However, it’s essential to stick it through if you … Read more
What Is Cocaine? Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America.2 According to a 2022 study, close to 25 million people around the world use cocaine.3 Cocaine is an addictive substance that triggers the brain to release a chemical called dopamine, which produces a euphoric high. This … Read more
History of ‘Just for Today’ in NA The JFT program was first published as a book of daily meditations in 1992 by Narcotics Anonymous World Services. The goal was to create a set of daily readings specifically geared toward those in recovery from addiction.1 Since then, the program has grown exponentially, with Just for Today … Read more
Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, speed, or crack, is a powerful stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system.1 While some drugs slow down the body, meth speeds it up by triggering a burst of energy and an intense rush of euphoria.2 It also boosts alertness, reduces appetite, increases activity and talkativeness, and offers a general … Read more
What Is Methadone? Methadone is a medication approved by the FDA to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), a condition that affects 2.1 million Americans. Methadone can also be used to manage pain. Due to the high regulation of this drug, its use is only permitted under the supervision of a practitioner, most often in clinics.1 Methadone … Read more
Substance dependence occurs when a person is physically dependent on a substance such as alcohol, nicotine, drugs, or medication, to the extent that their body adapts to it and develops a tolerance to it, resulting in withdrawal symptoms when they stop using it.1 It is a complex condition that affects the person’s brain, body, and behavior. … Read more
If you’ve heard the terms “substance use” and “substance abuse,” you may wonder whether they mean the same thing or whether there’s any difference between them. Both terms refer to the act of utilizing substances, such as alcohol, drugs, nicotine, cannabis, or prescription medications.1 However, one refers specifically to problematic use, whereas the other is a … Read more
If your partner’s drinking habits are concerning you, you may be feeling the need to discuss it with them but may not know what to say. It can be difficult to figure out the right way to broach the subject without upsetting them or offending them. If you’re in this predicament, you’re not alone. The National Institute … Read more