Stigmatizing Language To Avoid When Talking About Addiction
Key Takeaways The way we talk about addiction can either support or harm recovery efforts. Stigmatizing language reinforces neg...
18 Mar
13 Mar
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Addiction Treatment
Key Takeaways Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioral therapy that helps individuals struggling with substance use...
11 Mar
Comparison of Cocaine and Lidocaine: Risks, Effects, & Treatment
Key Takeaways Cocaine and lidocaine are both anesthetics, but cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant, while lidocaine is a widely...
06 Mar
The Role of Dopamine in Drug Abuse & Addiction
Key Takeaways Dopamine is a brain chemical that controls feelings of pleasure, motivation, and reward. Addictive drugs like coc...
04 Mar
Potential For Abuse & Drug Overdose From Kratom Use
Key Takeaways Kratom is a plant from Southeast Asia that acts like a stimulant in small doses and like an opioid in larger doses. ...
27 Feb
Top 5 Worst Drug Addiction Withdrawal Substances
Key Takeaways Drug withdrawal can be complicated and, in some cases, even life-threatening. Certain substances cause more severe withd...
26 Feb
Can Fish Like Trout Get ‘Hooked’ on Methamphetamine (Meth)?
Can Fish Like Trout Get 'Hooked' on Meth? Yes, studies have shown that fish can exhibit addiction behaviors similar to humans when exp...
25 Feb
Crack vs Meth: Key Differences and Similarities
Key Takeaways Crack cocaine and methamphetamine are both powerful stimulant drugs, but they differ in their chemical makeup, effects, ...
20 Feb
Hoarding, Addiction, and Substance Abuse Behavior
Key Takeaways Hoarding disorder and substance abuse are closely connected and often stem from emotional distress. Recognizing t...
18 Feb
Is The Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes More Potent Than Fentanyl?
Key Takeaways Nitazenes are synthetic opioids that are up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl. These drugs, mixed into other ...
