Category: Addiction Guides

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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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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 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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Alcohol Addiction

Cravings Begone! How to Fight Alcohol Cravings?

When you move toward recovery from alcoholism or alcohol use disorder, it is very common to crave alcohol. These cravings can be very strong, intense, and even frequent. So, you might have often wondered, “How to stop craving for alcohol?” every now and then. With time and effort into practicing

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Alcohol Addiction

I Drink Every Night – Am I an Alcoholic?

Have you ever wondered, “Am I an alcoholic if I drink every night?” You are not alone. Alcohol is a widely used and accepted substance worldwide, so one may often become confused between social drinking and alcohol use disorder (alcoholism). While alcohol is indeed addictive, not everybody who drinks is

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