Jun 6, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Resources, Addiction Treatment, Nightmares, Support groups, WIthdrawal, Withdrawal Symptoms, Workplace Wellness
Understanding Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms and Triggers Quitting nicotine brings significant physical and psychological challenges. Your body has developed a dependence on nicotine, and breaking free triggers various withdrawal symptoms: Common Physical Symptoms:...
May 2, 2025 | Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse and Family
Top 5 Most Commonly Abused Substances in the U.S. 1. Alcohol Abuse Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in America, causing over 50,000 preventable deaths each year. Its widespread misuse, affecting millions of Americans of all ages and backgrounds, can be...
Apr 11, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Resources, Addiction Treatment
Understanding Cracked Cocaine What Is Cracked Cocaine and Why Is It Dangerous? Crack cocaine is a powerful form of cocaine that comes in solid, rock-like pieces and has strong effects on users. Unlike powdered cocaine, which is a fine white powder, crack cocaine...
Mar 28, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Resources, Addiction Treatment, Physical Dependence
Understanding Gabapentin Gabapentin Abuse and Addiction: A Growing Concern in Massachusetts. Gabapentin is a commonly prescribed medication used to treat seizures and certain types of pain caused by nerve damage. It belongs to a class of drugs called anticonvulsants,...
Mar 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
Understanding Trazodone Trazodone and Addiction: Managing Co-occurring Disorders. Trazodone is a prescription medication classified as a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI). Healthcare providers primarily prescribe this medication to treat major...
