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How Long Does a Mouth Swab Drug Test Detect Drugs?

A mouth swab drug test, also known as a saliva drug test, is a non-invasive and convenient method for detecting recent drug use. Unlike urine, blood, or hair tests, mouth...

Thyroid

Does Alcohol Impact Your Thyroid Health?

For most people, there is nothing wrong with enjoying alcohol in moderation. However, for some, even moderate consumption could lead to impairment or health issues...

mushrooms

How Much Is a Gram of Shrooms?

Shrooms, also known as magic mushrooms and psilocybin mushrooms, are used for various reasons, including their euphoric, creative and hallucinogenic effects. In addition, many have...

Pink Oxycodone

Pink Oxycodone (K Pill)

Oxycodone (brand name: Oxycontin) is an opioid pain-management drug regularly prescribed to people experiencing chronic pain. It comes with a very high rate of addiction,...

Eight Ball

Eight Ball of Coke: a Phrase Straight Out of Movies and Television

Chances are that most people have heard the phrase “eight ball of coke” at some point within the past. Seemingly omnipresent in Hollywood movies and...

psychosis

5 stages of Psychosis

A psychotic episode can be triggered by many different things, including use of marijuana or other substance abuse. People struggling with psychotic disorders may also...

sober vs clean

Sober vs. Clean: What’s the Difference?

Sober and clean are two of the most commonly used words by those battling an alcohol or drug addiction, by their loved ones and by...

borg drink

Borg Drink: The Latest Hazardous Trend Sweeping Social Media

A binge-drinking trend–Borg drinks, the latest social media trend today on Tiktok involving Gen Z, despite their obvious Star Trek reference, got their name from...

brain

How Long Does Xanax Affect the Brain?

Xanax’s generic name is alprazolam. It is an anti-anxiety medication that belongs to a group of substances called benzodiazepines. Xanax is commonly used to treat...

Rapid Resolution Therapy

What Is Rapid Resolution Therapy?

It can be difficult to deal directly with the pain from a toxic relationship, childhood abuse or other traumatic events. However, failure to address them...

Alcoholics Anonymous

Are You a Friend of Bill W? Understanding Alcoholics Anonymous Lingo

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) began in the state of Ohio before reaching all corners of the globe. Today, AA operates in over 180 countries worldwide as...

antidepressants

Trazodone and Ambien: A Comprehensive Guide

Did you know that up to 30% of adults worldwide suffer from acute or chronic insomnia? Many people are constantly searching for solutions to their...

rohypnol

Symptoms of Being Roofied: What Are They and What Should You Do?

If you’re partying, clubbing, or enjoying your time outside, a friend might have warned you of being roofied. This means someone spiked your drink against...

Kratom

Does Kratom Show Up on a Drug Test?

With the increasing interest in herbal remedies, kratom (mitragyna speciosa) has gained attention. This leaf, from an evergreen coffee tree native to Southeast Asia, has...

benzo belly

Understanding Benzo Belly: The Uncomfortable Reality of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

Living with anxiety and stress can lead to a lot of health issues. People try to solve this problem by taking prescription medications that can...

antidepressants

Weaning/tapering off Antidepressants

Between 2015 and 2018, 13.2% of adults in the United States used an antidepressant within the past month. This percentage includes more women than men....

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen and Alcohol

Will ibuprofen and alcohol kill you? Mixing ibuprofen and alcohol is not a good idea if you are a heavy drinker because both substances can...

Doxycycline

Doxycycline and Alcohol: Can You Drink on This Antibiotic?

Antibiotics are one of the most widely prescribed medications for illnesses such as pneumonia, acne, rosacea and other skin conditions, some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like...