Gabapentin, also available under the brand name Neurontin, is a commonly prescribed anticonvulsant medication. But despite its medical uses, this medication has quickly become a commonly abused recreational drug. Further, combining gabapentin and alcohol can have...
It can be hard to identify whether you suffer from a substance use disorder, but knowing the signs of alcoholism is a great place to start. Does drinking every weekend count? How much alcohol is too much? Do I need rehab for alcoholism? Today, we’re answering...
When you’re considering starting rehab, it’s normal to have a lot of questions. What kind of detox do I need? How long does withdrawal last? And without answers, it can feel like there’s no safe way to move forward. How long withdrawal lasts can...
An occasional drink or two probably won’t cause a problem in your life. But when you start drinking every night or regularly binge drinking, your body starts to adapt to its new conditions. In time, you might find it difficult to function normally without having...
When you live with bipolar disorder, especially if it’s untreated, managing the symptoms can be difficult. This leads many people, sometimes without knowing they have a mental health condition, to combine a bipolar disorder and alcohol. And sadly, the results of...
Deciding to start alcohol detox is a big decision, and even in the best of times it can seem complicated to arrange. But with the outbreak of new strains of COVID-19 like the delta and omicron variants, many people are nervous about making big changes like going to...
If you’re holding off on a detox for drugs in Florida until after the new year, you are not alone. Many people use December to indulge in unhealthy habits with the goal of starting over in the new year. While this logic is understandable for behaviors that are not...
It’s common for people to have complicated feelings around this time of year—holiday events are a joyful and stressful time for everyone. For those struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, the holidays can often be full of emotional triggers, which is...
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in America. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 85 percent of adults reported having drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime, and 69 percent reported that they drank within the past year. For...
