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” then you might want to know the difference between a drinking problem and alcoholism, also known as alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder (AUD). As alcohol abuse and alcoholism differ, so do the right treatment options for people with these conditions. However, with both alcohol abuse and alcoholism, these feelings are less effective over […]

If that doesn’t work, your doctor will increase it slowly. For example, Ambien is available in 5-mg and 10-mg immediate-release oral tablets. It’s also available in 6.25-mg and 12.5-mg extended-release oral tablets, called Ambien CR. Symptoms can include shaking, stomach cramps, vomiting, nervousness, and panic attacks. If you have sleep problems, where you have trouble […]

Read on to learn about potential common, mild, and serious side effects. For a general overview of Adderall, including details about its uses, see this article. Seek immediate medical care for serious side effects like an allergic reaction. If you’re sensitive or allergic to other stimulant medicines, you should not take Adderall. Side effects like […]

Examples include methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also called MDMA, ecstasy or molly, and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, known as GHB. Other examples include ketamine and flunitrazepam or Rohypnol — a brand used outside the U.S. — also called roofie. These drugs are not all in the same category, but they share some similar effects and dangers, including long-term harmful effects. […]

To detect this substance in urine, we recommend using cups with 8-14 panels. If you notice you are taking more amphetamines than your recommended daily dose, talk with your provider. You should take FDA-approved amphetamines orally (by mouth) as directed by your healthcare provider. In 2019, 5.8% of Australians had used meth/amphetamines at least once […]

At one point, she recalls him saying, “I don’t know if alcoholism’s a thing. I think it’s about moderation.”  So to appease his misconception about her disease, she relapsed and started drinking again, ending twenty years of sobriety. Because, as she says, “When you don’t have an off switch, you go until you can’t go […]

Severely intoxicated people often smell of alcohol and may experience issues like incontinence, which can be indicators that they are more than drunk. As a CNS depressant, a high blood concentration of alcohol can also inhibit respiration, usually resulting in a slow, shallow breathing pattern. Alcohol poisoning is serious and potentially life-threatening. If you think […]

Join 40,000+ People Who Receive Our Newsletter Get valuable resources on addiction, recovery, wellness, and our treatments delivered directly to your inbox. Xanax addiction is a significant problem that requires professional treatment. Thankfully, there are many treatment options available that can help people struggling with addiction to Xanax. As tolerance to the drug builds, people […]

What many people might think of as a fun night out on the town can be very risky — or in some cases, life-threatening, Dr. Streem notes. More than half of all drinking-related deaths are caused by binge drinking. Binge drinking isn’t necessarily an indicator that you or a loved one has alcohol use disorder […]

Alternatively, the depressant drug (e.g., heroin, fentanyl, benzodiazepines) produces a sense of calm, relaxation, and sedation. The most common combination is cocaine and heroin, but other stimulants and depressants can be used, such as methamphetamine, prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, or alcohol. The combination creates a ‘push-pull’ reaction in the brain and body. Studies have suggested that methadone […]