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The Truth About GHB Drug: Effects, Risks, and Recovery

GHB, short for Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate, is a drug with two contrasting roles. On one hand, it serves as a prescribed medication for specific medical conditions. On the other, it’s often misused...

What’s Causing the Rise in Opioid Overdoses in Massachusetts?

The opioid epidemic shows no signs of slowing, with more deaths than ever linked to the drugs in 2020. Provisional data for 2020 released by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control...

What is the Difference Between Stimulants and Depressants?

Drugs are classified into four main categories depending on their use and properties. These categories are depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens and opioids. While stimulants and depressants cause different physical and mental...

Are Sleeping Pills Addictive?

Insomnia affects an estimated third of the adult population, according to studies. Many people never seek treatment for the issue, leaving the issue undiagnosed and untreated for a significant number....

What Happens When An Alcoholic Starts Drinking Again?

Overcoming alcoholism is a life-changing accomplishment, but remaining sober isn’t easy. Even after participating in treatment programs, peer support groups, and counseling sessions, individuals who have recovered from alcoholism can...

Individual vs Group Therapy For Addiction Recovery

Therapy is a key component of the addiction recovery process. During therapy sessions, individuals can work to combat the emotional, social, and psychological issues connected to their substance abuse. Therapy,...

How Can I Stop Self-Medicating with Alcohol?

Drinking alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, and life challenges is a form of self-medication. Although the thought process behind self-medication is “I’m doing this to help that,” this pattern...