Category: Addiction Guides

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Alcohol Addiction

Drinking on Prozac: What You Need to Know

Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. Now, it is very common for alcohol use to co-occur with these conditions. So, if you have been prescribed Prozac, questions such as “Can you drink alcohol on Prozac?” or “Can you

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Alcohol Addiction

Which Is Better: Controlled Drinking vs Abstinence?

When you begin to drink more and more often and become wary of what it is doing to your mind and body, there will come a point where you want to change your relationship with alcohol. What do you do, try to cut down on your drinking or choose abstinence?

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Addiction Guides

Can You Mix Ibuprofen and Alcohol?

You have probably taken ibuprofen at some point – it might have been for a headache, cramps, or just everyday aches. One of the most commonly used over-the-counter painkillers, it is generally considered safe when taken correctly. But here is the real question: Can you mix alcohol and ibuprofen?  

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Addiction Guides

Greening Out Explained: What It Means and How to Handle It?

If you are wondering what is greening out means, it is slang for cannabis, or more specifically, a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) overdose. It refers to the overwhelming physical and psychological symptoms you or a loved one may experience after consuming too much cannabis (marijuana or weed). Common symptoms are lightheadedness, vomiting,

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Alcohol Addiction

Can You Safely Detox From Alcohol at Home?

If you are reading this, chances are you or someone you care about is wondering: how can you safely detox from alcohol at home? This is a brave first step. Deciding to put alcohol behind you is no small thing – it is a choice that can change your life

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Mixing alcohol and cocaine – glass of liquor with cocaine powder
Alcohol Addiction

What You Need to Know About Mixing Alcohol and Cocaine.

Alcohol and cocaine are two different drugs – alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, while cocaine is a stimulant; alcohol is legal and widely normalized, whereas cocaine is illegal, with a certain level of stigma attached to it. Despite these vast differences between the two, many choose to

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Alcohol and Adderall pills on table
Alcohol Addiction

Mixing Alcohol and Adderall: What You Need to Know

Like with other prescription medications, mixing alcohol and Adderall can be both unpredictable and dangerous. In this article, we will explore the risk of combining these substances, which can lead to polysubstance use disorders, overdose, heart failure, and even death. Please read on to find out more.   What is

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