Returning to work after rehab is a challenging and essential step in recovery, but itโs a step you can take one day at a time. After completing a drug or...
Gabapentin, known as Neurontin, has become a popular medication for treating epilepsy, neuropathic pain, nerve pain, and more. The CDC indicates that gabapentin is a suitable alternative to opiates for...
The first step towards recovery is admitting to yourself that your substance use has become unmanageable and deciding to take back control. Following this acceptance comes the difficult question: do...
Addiction and the Brain As with any human behavior, the brain plays a leading role in addiction. Chronic substance use alters the brain’s normal functioning, especially concerning the neurotransmitter dopamine....
Detoxing at home is possible, but is generally not recommended for a variety of reasons. First, its success or failure is highly dependent on oneโs level of substance abuse and...
