It’s not a term you may have heard, but gas station heroin is a dangerous, even life-threatening substance that may be more readily available than you realize. The term refers to a drug called tianeptine, which has been approved for mental health needs in other countries. It is not legal in any form, for any...Read More

Opioids are a powerful pain-relieving medication. Often used to help those with severe pain, such as traumatic injuries or surgery recovery discomfort, opioids work very well to stop the central nervous system’s debilitating pain signals from impacting your quality of life. Used as prescribed for the shortest time possible, they can be very safe.However, many...Read More

A person suffering from depression may develop an addiction. A person with an addiction to a substance may develop depression. Both conditions can occur at the same time, and when they do, treatment can be complex but critical. Treatment for addiction and depression can be very effective, and it may give you your quality of...Read More

Opioids are powerful drugs, often used for some of the most intense pain situations a person experiences. Yet, these drugs carry a high risk of addiction and, in some situations, overdose.If your loved one has overdosed on opioids in the past, or you worry they will in the future, we can help you. At English...Read More

Relapse seems like a bad word when you consider drug and alcohol addiction treatment. It doesn’t have to be. Instead of seeing it as a failure, see it as a component of the recovery process.Many types of diseases have high relapse rates. For example, the relapse rate for complications from asthma is nearly 70% and...Read More

Mixing drugs and alcohol in any combination is always dangerous. Mixing alcohol with benzodiazepines (benzos) is not only extremely dangerous, but it can also be potentially lethal.Although many medications provide warnings against taking them together with alcohol, many people disregard the warnings and combine the drugs because they want to increase the effects. The Drug...Read More

The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction to alcohol and other drugs as “A chronic, progressive, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive use of one or more substances that results in physical, psychological, or social harm to the individual and continued use despite this harm”. In 1956 the American Medical Association deemed addiction as a...Read More

A prescription sedative medication, Klonopin is prescribed by doctors to treat panic attacks, anxiety, and seizures. Also known by the generic drug name clonazepam, Klonopin is classified as a benzodiazepine. It is a Schedule IV drug under the Controlled Substance Act and is highly addictive.How Does Klonopin Work?Also known as K-pin, Klonopin works on the...Read More

When it comes to managing pain, medication may be a solution for relief. Whether it is a prescription painkiller or an over-the-counter remedy, pain medications can provide much-needed comfort and improve quality of life. However, mixing these medications with alcohol can have dangerous consequences. Despite warnings on labels and advice from healthcare professionals, some people...Read More

Loneliness is a universal human experience, but its effects can be far-reaching, often influencing behaviors in unexpected ways. One of the most concerning outcomes of prolonged loneliness is its connection to drug or alcohol addiction. Studies suggest that isolation can drive individuals to seek solace in substances, creating a dangerous cycle that is difficult to...Read More