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The Connection Between Cocaine and the Smell of Gasoline You would think any drug that reminds you of gasoline would be one that you’d want to avoid. However, when it comes to addiction not much will turn you away from getting your fix even if it has a chemical smell. The cocaine smell is a […]

Everything You Need to Know About Using Short-Term Disability to Cover Drug and Alcohol Rehab Recovering from alcohol or drug addiction is a lifetime battle. Fortunately, the struggle gets easier as the clock continues ticking forward. The more sober time you get under your belt, the further you’re able to put the risk of relapse

How Can a Rehab Retreat in California Support Recovery from Substance Abuse? Is there a drug addiction treatment or a drug and alcohol rehab program near me? Can I get effective drug and alcohol treatment? Will it be worth my time and effort? How can I find an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center? Those

Understanding the Link Between Percocet and Depression As the opiate epidemic continues to wreak havoc on communities all across the country, drugs like Percocet continue to be a popular drug of choice for many who find themselves suffering from opioid abuse. But you may be wondering, does Percocet cause depression? My Percocet abuse began in

Knowing Unsafe Alcohol Consumption and When to Get Treatment Why is a Surgeon General health warning statement required on the back (or front) of alcoholic beverages? When everyone knows that it leads to increased cancer risk and other negative health effects, what’s the purpose of adding a health warning? These are valid questions, something the

Looking Into the Causes of Hallucination During Medical Detox When I decided to get sober, my journey began at South Shores Detox and Recovery. I suffered from alcohol addiction for many years, I had already experienced withdrawal and detox symptoms multiple times before. I knew it was going to be uncomfortable, but I didn’t anticipate

Getting Help for an Overdose Victim and Understanding the Effects The Good Samaritan law protects individuals who provide emergency medical or non-medical care with positive intentions (good faith) during a crisis. The law aims to encourage citizens to volunteer to assist others in an emergency without the fear of legal consequences while ensuring that they

Getting Trauma Treatment at South Shores Using TRICARE Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD can affect every aspect of your daily life, but you can heal, and it is possible for PTSD symptoms to get better. Treatment for PTSD has

Understanding Top Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Approaches When it comes to PTSD symptoms or processing a traumatic event, there’s never a one-size-fits-all approach. PTSD treatment consists of several therapeutic modalities that stem from traumatic stress studies. Regardless of the specific type of PTSD diagnosis and what it stems from, two primary go-to forms of therapy exist

The Risks of Chronic Ketamine Use on the Body and Mind Ketamine therapy has gained popularity among those who suffer from major depressive disorder over the last decade or so. Currently, ketamine therapy is used as a tool in the fight against several mental health conditions, and many claim it has significant physical benefits. Before