According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism survey in 2021, 213.2 million adults reported that they have drunk alcohol at some point in their lives. Of those, 28.6 million reported having alcohol use disorder, and only 1.3 million received any treatment for their disorder. If you or a loved one are experiencing heavy alcohol consumption, quitting drinking cold…
Freebasing cocaine is a form of cocaine use that can increase the potency of the drug. This process is also used with other drugs like nicotine and morphine. It is essential to have an understanding of the effects of freebasing to understand the risks associated with it. In this article, we will cover what freebasing…
Ativan has a relatively long half-life and intermediate onset time, and it’s important to answer the question, how long does Ativan stay in your system, its half-life, legality, and abuse risks. What Is Ativan? Ativan, known by its generic name Lorazepam, is a short-term benzodiazepine drug primarily prescribed to address clinical anxiety and as an…
Are you finally ready to admit that you are an alcoholic and need help? Perhaps you have reached a point in your life where you have become tired of being an alcoholic and are ready to go through an alcohol detox. These are brave things to admit to yourself. We at Knoxville Recovery Center applaud…
Pseudoaddiction and true addiction are two concepts related to substance abuse and medication use that can be easily confused but have distinct differences. Pseudoaddiction refers to behaviors that mimic addiction but result from inadequate pain management. In contrast, addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite the harmful…
The term crackhead, although insensitive and derogatory, is still frequently used to describe individuals struggling with a crack cocaine addiction. An individual suffering from crack addiction is usually unable to conceal it. Crack cocaine is highly addictive, and addicts must take breaks to smoke every 15-20 minutes. It also has a mental addiction that can…
Drug abuse of any kind can lead to a number of negative side effects on a person’s health and overall well-being. But is the development of bipolar disorder and drug abuse among these effects? Is it possible for bipolar disorder and drug abuse to be connected? To determine this, one must first understand what drug…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed concerns about the latest fad, NyQuil Chicken, which has spread nationwide. As the name suggests, people use the over-the-counter cough and cold medicine NyQuil to cook chicken. But where did this trend come from? What are the dangers? And why would anyone participate in this trend?…
In today’s society, our attention is captured by our cell phones, social media, and the news. Sitting still and enjoying the moment seems like a concept of the past. For people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sitting still and focusing on one thing, unfortunately, does not exist. To battle this neurobiological disorder, a doctor will often prescribe…
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes various forms of visual arts to help individuals express themselves and explore their emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Art therapy activities have been shown to have numerous benefits for people of all ages and backgrounds. In recent years, art therapy has become increasingly popular as a treatment…
