Rebuilding your life after addiction is a transformative and empowering journey that requires commitment, dedication, and a willingness to improve your life. Returning to society after addiction recovery can be overwhelming and even intimidating. Properly reintegrating back into everyday life can take years. Fortunately, we have some of the top ways to help you in…
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 know how long it stays 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 anesthetic or pre-anesthetic….
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 detox. These are brave things to admit to yourself. We at Knoxville Recovery Center applaud your honesty…
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…
In the United States, kratom and alcohol are both allowed by federal law. Yet, six states have prohibited the usage of kratom. Taking either substance can be risky on its own, and the danger increases when they are mixed. Both are depressants, and the overdose risk is raised when blended. This combination can lead to…
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 among these effects? Is it possible for drug abuse to cause bipolar disorder? To determine this, one must first understand what drug abuse is, how it impacts…
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?…