Since the start of 2020, there has been a four percent increase in suicides in Franklin County, Ohio. As you might imagine, there are many reasons behind this problem. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on suicide survivors, people who have lost a loved one to suicide, and those who struggle...Read More
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is still a danger in the United States. In fact, in the state of Ohio, the number of confirmed positive cases is rising to record highs. This leaves people with addiction struggling with a lot of urgent questions: Are rehab centers still accepting patients? And is it safe...Read More
Enjoying alcohol is a popular activity among adults, which can make answering the question, “Am I an alcoholic?” difficult. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 86.3 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime. Over half of people reported that they...Read More
If you’ve recently decided to quit using drugs or alcohol, congratulations! This step marks the beginning of your path toward long-term recovery. While you may feel tempted to simply stop using and go cold turkey at home, but first you should consider the benefits of getting help at a drug and alcohol recovery center. Wanting...Read More
If you’ve already put some time into your recovery, non-alcoholic drinks could be a fun way for you to join in on the 4th of July celebrations. By bringing your own drinks with you to a party or barbecue, you can avoid awkward conversations about why you’re not drinking. Keep in mind that even alcohol-free...Read More
Tramadol—also known by the brand names Ultram, Conzip, or Rybix ODT—is an opioid painkiller. And as you may know, opioids have become known for their painkilling properties and potential for addiction. Similar to other opioids, tramadol works by acting on certain receptors in the brain to block pain signals. However, tramadol’s painkilling effect is more...Read More
Staging an intervention can help friends and family overcome feelings of helplessness in the face of addiction. Watching a loved one deal with a drug or alcohol addiction without feeling like there’s anything you can do is one of the hardest things you can go through. But by planning an intervention, you can take steps...Read More
After rising to popularity in the counterculture of the 60s and 70s, hallucinogenics such as the DMT drug, LSD, and magic mushrooms became less prevalent in the fast times of the 1980s and 90s. However, in the new millennium, use of these psychedelic drugs has seen a steady increase in the United States, particularly among...Read More
In today’s busy world, many people struggle with the effects of not getting enough sleep at night and feeling tired during the day. In fact, feeling tired has fueled an entire industry of energy drinks and pick-me-up products. But what if you’re getting six to eight hours of sleep at night, yet still feel excessively...Read More
Ketamine, or “Special K,” as it is known on the street, is a commonly abused party drug or “club drug” in the United States and around the world. The psychedelic, hallucinogenic, and dissociative effects of ketamine make it one of the popular “club drugs” used at nightclubs, bars, concerts, and music festivals. Ketamine can also...Read More
