Xanax and alcohol are a potentially deadly mix. When ingested alone, alcohol or Xanax have severe risks of abuse, addiction, and other harmful consequences. When used in small amounts, these substances still present a risk of addiction and potential lethal overdose. If you are suffering from an addiction to Xanax and alcohol, Memphis Recovery Centers’…
The link between depression and substance abuse is well documented. Actually, people with mental health disorders often times have a substance use disorder as well and vice versa. The connection between the two conditions is strong making it difficult to determine what causes what. In either case, depression and substance abuse treatment at Memphis Recovery…
As September draws closer, people across the country are preparing to recognize national recovery month. Every September for the last 29 years, people around the country have taken time during the month to recognize and uplift those in recovery. In addition, during the national recovery month, people spread awareness. It’s also the perfect time to…
Alcoholism is a problem that plagues many people. It has the ability to break hearts and tear apart families. Alcohol use disorder is an all too common problem in the United States affecting millions of people. Making the choice to quit drinking is an excellent decision. Not only will quitting alcohol enhance your health, but…
If you struggle with alcohol use disorder, then you may wonder is alcoholism a disease. It probably feels like one to you, and researchers have recently concluded that alcohol does in fact change the structure of the brain. So does this make alcoholism a disease? Let’s take a closer look at this issue. One thing…
With the legalization of marijuana, many people are beginning to explore more cannabis-related activities. Dabs is an offshoot of marijuana because it contains the THC that is in marijuana. However, smoking marijuana and doing marijuana dabs are two totally different things. The strength of dabs is just one of the things that make it more…
Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the country. Xanax effects your brain chemistry, causing your brain to release GABA, which is a neurotransmitter that creates calming emotions. While Xanax is highly effective in treating anxiety, it is also physically and psychologically addictive. Tens of millions of Americans struggle with a substance…
More than 4% of American adults have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is a mental health disorder that can impact your mood and make it difficult to concentrate. Doctors typically prescribe Ritalin vs Adderall to treat ADHD symptoms. The prevalence of ADHD has made prescription medications used to treat the condition of popular recreational…
THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana, creates the positive mood effects experienced during intoxication. CBD is responsible for certain physical effects. But what is CBD? Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused psychoactive in the United States, as well as worldwide. More than 2.5% of the world’s population consumed marijuana in the past…
What is lean? It’s one of the current house party drugs of choice. In fact, this one opioid drug has amassed quite a bit of lore surrounding it. Because it’s so easy to manufacture, you find it in plenty of places. But is it safe? What is Lean? When you combine promethazine and codeine cough…