Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline, and Treatment Options
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms What Are the Symptoms of Cocaine Withdrawal? Cocaine withdrawal symptoms may include sleep disturbances like hypersomnia, strong cravings, increased appetite, muscle aches, dysphoria, slowed movement, and depressed mood. Symptoms of cocaine withdrawal may overlap with other conditions and require a clinical diagnosis. If you or someone you love experiences physical symptoms or […]
Dangers of Combined Drug Intoxication
Understanding Combined Drug Intoxication What Is Combined Drug Intoxication? Officially, combined drug intoxication (CDI) is a cause of overdose death that involves the presence of multiple substances. Some people use CDI to describe any polysubstance use. People who overdose after abusing multiple substances may have CDI from drug interactions. Some people with CDI may be […]
Signs of an Addictive Personality: Traits, Causes, and Treatment
Understanding an Addictive Personality What Does It Mean to Have an Addictive Personality? An addictive personality refers to someone who has a higher risk of developing addictive behaviors due to personality traits like low self-control, risk-taking, high impulsivity, neuroticism, and difficulty regulating emotions. People with addictive personality traits have a higher likelihood of being in […]
Virtual IOP vs. In-Person Programs for Addiction Treatment
Understanding Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)? An intensive outpatient program (IOP) typically involves spending over nine hours a week engaging in addiction or mental health treatment services, such as group, individual, and family therapy. An IOP treatment program uses evidence-based and alternative holistic therapies to treat addiction and behavioral […]
Are Alcohol Alternatives Safe to Drink?
Understanding the Rise of Alcohol Alternatives What Are Alcohol Alternatives? Alcohol alternatives include non-alcoholic (NA) beer, wine, and spirits that do not contain alcohol or contain alcohol at a percentage below the legal threshold for an alcoholic drink. Some people use NA drinks to replace alcoholic drinks during social situations or if someone would like […]
The Dangers of Mixing Benadryl and Alcohol
Understanding the Risks of Mixing Benadryl and Alcohol How Does Diphenhydramine Affect the Central Nervous System? Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) affects the central nervous system (CNS) by crossing the blood-brain barrier and inhibiting histamine receptors. Benadryl causes drowsiness and sedation and impairs psychomotor skills (e.g., driving, operating complex equipment). Many people do not know that mixing Benadryl […]
Is Alcoholism Genetic?: Nature vs. Nurture
Understanding the Role of Genetics in Alcoholism Is Alcoholism Genetic? Alcoholism can have genetic risk factors; however, genetics alone do not cause people to automatically develop alcohol use disorder (AUD). Many people with family members who abuse alcohol wonder, “Is alcoholism hereditary?” The simple answer is no. Genetics may cause someone to more easily develop […]
What Is Hangxiety and How Can Treatment Help?
Understanding Hangxiety What Is Hangxiety? Hangxiety is the combination of hangover symptoms and heightened feelings of anxiety experienced the next day after drinking alcohol. After a day or night of drinking, the effects of alcohol may cause you to experience symptoms of anxiety for a period of time. The level of anxiety and how long […]
Coping Skills for Addiction Recovery: New Habits and Improved Well-Being
Understanding the Role of Coping Skills in Addiction Recovery What Are Coping Skills for Addiction Recovery? Coping skills are healthy strategies that help you manage stress, cravings, and emotions during the recovery process. Addiction coping skills allow you to navigate recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) or dual diagnosis with fewer and less severe side […]