HOW CANNABINOIDS CAN BE DANGEROUS
Spice is one of the many commercial names or brands for synthetic designer drugs that are meant to mimic THC, the primary active ingredient in marijuana. It is generally a mixture of manmade chemicals with mind-altering effects, and herbs (shredded plant material). These chemicals are called cannabinoids because they are similar to chemicals contained in […]
HOW ACAMPROSATE CAN BE USED TO TREAT ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Acamprosate helps lower alcohol cravings and effectively treat alcoholism. It is actually used to regulate and stabilize brain activity for a period of 3 to 12 months after you quit drinking. Acamprosate has been successfully used over the course of the past few decades in the U.S. and Europe as an alcohol addiction treatment. While […]
THE “NASTY” IN NICOTINE
Nicotine administration through any route can create psychoactive effects, mood alterations, positive reinforcement, and eventually, addiction. However, inhalation of tobacco smoke is the quickest and most efficient method of nicotine delivery to the brain. Less than ten seconds after inhalation, nearly 25% of the nicotine reaches the brain – a rate almost twice as fast […]
7 Amazing Addiction Recovery Blogs And Bloggers Worth Following
For many people, addiction recovery can be even harder than being in the throes of addiction. Perhaps that’s why 40 to 60 percent of those recovering from addiction relapse. There are a lot of things you can do to make your recovery journey easier. However, one of the most important things to do is to […]
CAN A BETTER DIET AID IN RECOVERY?
Getting to the point of recovery from addiction is a huge victory. But, what do you do once you get there? Maintaining this status is highly important, and there is one major factor that can potentially make or break you: nutrition. Ignoring your nutritional habits can put you at risk of relapsing; simply put, eating […]
Top 10 Best Things To Do Sober In Orange County
It’s widely known that Orange County is the national hub for drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and sober-folks alike. However, when you’re first getting sober, it can be difficult to disconnect from activities that were highly attached to your past chapters of drugs or alcohol use. Even those who are seniors of the Orange County […]
