Wet Brain Definition Wet brain, also referred to as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is a brain disorder resulting from vitamin B (thiamine) deficiency. The condition is commonly seen in individuals suffering from alcohol use disorders (AUD). Wet brain requires medical treatment, which often includes thiamine supplements. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, also commonly known as wet brain, is [...]
Fast Facts on Suboxone in the body How long does Suboxone stay in your system? Most people stop feeling subxone’s effects after 3 days, but suboxone stays in your system for longer. Buprenorphine is a key compound in suboxone and may be tested for on drug screenings. Suboxone (buprenorphine ingredient) can be detected in [...]
Should you go to out-of-state rehab? Many attempt to get clean from drugs and alcohol in their hometown, but find that the stressors of daily life and an unsupportive environment make it hard to stay on track. Recovery is not easy. And being surrounded by the people, places and situations that trigger the desire [...]
The effects of alcoholic fathers on daughters As the daughter of an alcoholic father, you are likely well aware of the negative consequences of alcoholism. Alcohol use disorders don’t just hurt alcoholics. Children of alcoholics often suffer a great deal as a result of their parent’s drinking. If you grew up in an alcoholic [...]
Addiction counseling: What is? Addiction counseling is a key part of recovery. This is because long-term sobriety requires much more than simply stopping the use of drugs and alcohol. Often addictions to substances form as a result of deeper underlying issues, trauma and pain. Addiction counseling, especially as a part of a treatment program, [...]
Understanding polysubstance abuse Polysubstance abuse is the use of two or more drugs (or alcohol) together or in a short period of time. Essentially, a user will combine substances to enhance or change a drug’s effects. This can mean using two or more substances at the same time or using additional substances before the [...]
What is ethanol and how is it abused? Ethanol, also medically referred to as EtOH, is the substance in alcoholic beverages that causes a person to become intoxicated. Ethyl alcohol, another name for the ethanol, is a natural bi-product of plant fermentation. On its own, it is clear, colorless and highly flammable. Ethanol is [...]
Methedrine: Uses, risk & treatment options What is methedrine? Methedrine, a brand name for methamphetamine hydrochloride, is a central nervous stimulant. Although the methedrine brand was once medically prescribed, the drug can be extremely addictive and cause devastating consequences to a person’s health and life. At present, the name methedrine is often used interchangeably [...]
What is Benzedrine Sulfate? Benzedrine, also known as benzedrine sulfate, is a brand name of the substance amphetamine sulfate. The stimulant was widely prescribed by doctors between the 1930s and 1960s to treat a range of conditions, including mild depression and ADHD. However, as its drug’s popularity grew, so did its misuse, resulting in [...]
Tips on how addiction & recovery works Being there for a loved one with substance use issues can be extremely confusing. Whether or not they are still in active addiction, if you don't understand addiction or how recovery works, it can be hard to know the best way to help without enabling the addiction. Those [...]