Category: Substance Abuse

Mac Miller, the Stigma on Mental Illness, and Addiction

“No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile.” These famous lyrics to Mac Miller’s popular song ‘Best Day Ever’ could not have been further from the truth for the popular rapper who died of an apparent overdose on September 7th, 2018. It is no understatement that Mac Miller’s music influenced a generation [...]
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Helping Vs Hurting, the Predicament of Enabling a Sister or Brother Addicted to Alcohol

Enabling a sibling can be very counterproductive in any efforts you want to make toward helping them find relief from substance abuse and chemical dependency, and toward any efforts they themselves are trying to make toward a sober life. It’s possible for your brother or sister to get real help and achieve true healing through […]

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What You Need to Know About Ambien Addiction

When taken properly, Ambien is intended to make the user feel relaxed and ready for bed. However, Ambien requires a prescription. This is because the drug can be dangerous. When misused, Ambien can cause dependence and other side effects. Below are a few things you should know about Ambien and Ambien addiction. For more information, […]

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What Are Inhalants? What Treatment Options Are Available?

Fortunately, substance abuse doesn’t have to be difficult. Detox centers in NJ know that even legal, everyday substances can be misused for hazardous highs. Inhalants sometimes referred to as solvents, are volatile substances that are classified as depressant drugs. They include a wide variety of easily obtained products that can be misused by inhaling their […]

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Abuse and Misuse of Xanax

Xanax (also known as alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders or depression. Although Xanax has a high efficacy when used as medically instructed, there are numerous possible side effects associated with long-term intake, let alone abuse of the drug. If abuse should occur, treatment should be sought from a drug […]

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Asking for Help with Addiction to Drugs or Alcohol

When you are abusing drugs or alcohol, asking for help with addiction is a scary thought. When you are considering this, you are usually at a point of desperation where all other ideas have been tried and failed. In truth, asking for help is one of the bravest and smartest things you can do. If […]

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Addiction Types and Styles: Identifying Your Struggle

Addiction Types and Styles: Identifying Your Struggle If you are struggling with an addiction, you are not alone. Although you are among millions of individuals struggling with addiction, your case differs from the next. No one individual’s addiction is the same as the next individual because each person has their own experiences and personal struggles. […]

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