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How Study Drugs Can Lead to Serious Addictions
The college and university experience can be a very positive one. At the same time, there can be a lot of pressure to succeed and achieve. Many students take study drugs as a solution, but this trend carries significant danger and risk. What Are Study Drugs? The term...
The Long-Term Effects of Benzos on Your Brain
For those who have been diagnosed with anxiety, panic, seizures, and other conditions, products like Xanax and Klonopin have delivered rapid symptom relief. However, when used in high doses over long periods of time, this class of drug also has a dark side. What Are...
The Alcohol and Depression Cycle
Millions of people consume alcohol on a daily basis, but when drinking becomes a regular means of keeping persistent sadness at bay, a negative cycle develops that can become a more serious health problem without intervention. We explore the relationship between...
How Can Drugs and Alcohol Affect the Immune System?
The job of the immune system is to fight off foreign invaders like viruses and infections, but drug and alcohol misuse can have a significant effect on this natural defense mechanism. We explore these effects and how they may be reversed. What Is the Immune System?...
Understanding Concurrent Disorders
What are concurrent disorders and who is most at risk? This guide to understanding concurrent disorders can help you or a loved one break free of the cycle of addiction, which can be intertwined with medical or mental health conditions. Concurrent disorders have many...
What Are the Signs of Sex Addiction in Men?
Sex addiction, also known as hypersexuality and compulsive sexual behaviour, may affect many more men than originally thought. We reveal this condition’s signs and symptoms and explore where and how to seek help. What Is Sex Addiction? Although not listed as a...
What Happens After Rehab?
Completing drug or alcohol rehab is an incredible achievement. However, it by no means signals the end of your recovery. In fact, what happens after rehab will be just as instrumental to your recovery as the steps you will take in treatment. The Purpose of Aftercare...
Long-Term Effects of Continued Alcohol Use
Created through the fermentation of sugars, yeast and starch, alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed drugs. Unlike many other substances, alcohol is legal and socially accepted by much of the population. While moderate alcohol consumption—no more than 3 drinks...
How Much Does Rehab Cost in Ontario Canada?
Many options are available for those considering treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, but how much does rehab cost in Canada? We explore how treatment is funded here, specifically in the province of Ontario, and discuss other factors which affect cost. Public...
What Makes Opioids So Addictive?
Whether obtained in an illegal form like heroin or as prescription pain medication, opioids have one thing in common: They are all highly addictive and can be fatal when misused. We examine how opioids affect the brain and body, the signs of addiction, and where to...
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