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How Ambien Affects Your Body & Mind

Ambien is a medication that treats insomnia and is prescribed around 12 million times a year in the United States.1 While Ambien is taken by many people, it is not without its dangers. In fact, Ambien is associated with around 64,000 emergency room visits per year due to overmedication and adverse reactions.2  In addition, many people […]

Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline

Ambien is a prescription medication designed to help people with insomnia sleep better. When a person becomes physically dependent on Ambien and tries to stop using it, they may often experience withdrawal symptoms. This page will help you to understand the withdrawal symptoms associated with Ambien and how long they last. In addition, this page […]

Spice (synthetic cannabinoids) Addiction

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that synthetic cannabinoids are a number of mind-altering chemicals that are manmade. They are either sold as liquids that are vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other similar devices, or they are sprayed on dried plant material in order to be smoked. They are often referred to as […]

GHB Side Effects and Overdose

GHB is a naturally occurring substance in the human central nervous system that occurs as a result of the metabolism of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma–aminobutyric acid. GHB can also be manufactured artificially, and the term GHB typically refers to the illicit chemical substance that is essentially the same as the medicinal drug Xyrem (sodium oxybate), […]

Can You Bring Your Pets to Treatment?

Addiction treatment is not an easy process. It’s typically a challenging and uncomfortable journey that can involve a lot of discomfort, both physical and emotional. It requires taking a good hard look at oneself to discover the roots of what led to substance abuse. Withdrawal itself can be incredibly trying. However, the end result of […]