Medical detox is the essential first step in addiction recovery — and where you go matters as much as the care you receive. For people…
If you are searching for a detox center near you, chances are the decision feels urgent — and more than a little overwhelming. You may…
 If you’re taking oxycodone, you may be wondering how long the effects will last and how long the medication will show up on a drug…
Adderall and Ritalin are both first-line stimulant medications for ADHD — but they’re not interchangeable. Adderall contains amphetamine salts; Ritalin contains methylphenidate. They work through…
No FDA-approved medication currently exists to treat cocaine use disorder — making it one of the most challenging addictions to address with pharmacotherapy. Researchers have…
Drug addicts blaming their parents is one of the most common ways that they try to rationalize their drug use. Here are some reasons why…
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) estimates that 29.5 million people have alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the United States. Yet, only…
When people talk about alcohol seizures, they usually mean alcohol withdrawal seizures. These are seizures (convulsions) that can occur 6 to 72 hours after a…
Sober living programs can help people in recovery establish and maintain a substance-free lifestyle. Also called transitional or supportive living homes, these accommodations can be…
Addiction is a treatable condition. Research-backed treatment methods can help people stop using drugs and alcohol. This is known as recovery. But successful recovery from…