Benefits of Quitting Alcohol: A Realistic Timeline
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Benefits of Quitting Alcohol: A Realistic Timeline

Alcohol addiction is a complex and often misinterpreted mental health condition. It involves more than just how much or how often someone drinks. It’s about the impact of alcohol on an individual’s health, life, and relationships. Choosing to stop drinking is the first step in a transformative journey toward sobriety and improved well-being. This path…

What is the Difference Between Ritalin and Adderall?
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What is the Difference Between Ritalin and Adderall?

Both Ritalin and Adderall are prescription medications used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Studies have shown that, overall, Adderall has a higher rate of efficacy using lower doses. Regardless of their utility for practical medical purposes, both medications are commonly abused and have high rates of addiction. They are also considered gateway drugs to…

5 Things to Know Before Detoxing from Xanax
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5 Things to Know Before Detoxing from Xanax

Detoxing from the benzodiazepine (benzo) Xanax (alprazolam) is known to have risks that are not as common with other benzos. Xanax withdrawal symptoms can result in serious physical health conditions. Because of the severity of risks associated with Xanax, detox is recommended for those who have a substance use disorder with Xanax. It’s further recommended…

How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
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How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?

Many people ask: how long does ketamine stay in your system? Ketamine, also referred to as ‘Ket’, ‘Special K’, or simply ‘K’, is a powerful hallucinogenic drug. Ketamine is typically available in powder form, which may be snorted or swallowed as a tablet, but it may also be injected in liquid form. The drug was…