Cold Turkey – Great Leftovers, Not a Great Action for Addicts

Nov 23, 2020

Cold Turkey – Great Leftovers, Not a Great Action for Addicts Thanksgiving is November 26. Although it might not be the same celebration nationwide due to COVID-19, it will still be a festive time as families consume turkey, mashed potatoes and all the trimmings. In...

Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey

Nov 16, 2020

Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey How the brain copesAlcohol withdrawal is defined as a process the body goes through when someone abruptly stops consuming alcohol after a prolonged period.Alcohol has a slow-moving sedating effect on the brain when consumed, and if you...

What You Need to Know Now About Slow Taper vs. Cold Turkey

Aug 3, 2020

What You Need to Know Now About Slow Taper vs. Cold Turkey There is no shortage of opinions, misinformation and dangerous suggestions when it comes to quitting drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, in this case particularly, what you think you know could hurt you. It is...

How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System?

Jul 6, 2020

How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System? Although many people might think otherwise, not all drugs, both illicit and prescription, stay in the body for the same length of time. The second we ingest a drug–through smoking, swallowing or snorting–our bodies...

Uncommon Effects of Illegal Drugs

Jul 2, 2020

Uncommon Effects of Illegal Drugs Many people who partake in illicit drug use for the first time often do so out of curiosity, not believing or considering in that moment that what was supposed to be a one-time activity can become an addiction. However, drug abuse is...