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How Long Does It Take to Rewire Your Brain from Addiction?
Addiction recovery is a process of neural transformation. When substance use disorder takes hold, it creates changes in brain structure and function. Developing an awareness of the timeline and mechanisms … Read more
What are Dissociative Drugs?
The effects of dissociative drugs include altered perception, thoughts, and emotions, provoking a sense of detachment from reality. While traditional hallucinogens mainly trigger visual or auditory distortions, dissociatives interfere with … Read more
Tufts Health Insurance Rehab Coverage
Seeking treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is a fundamental first step in the recovery process, and worrying about the cost should not stand in the way. If you have … Read more
Methylone: Effects, Risks, and Legal Status
Methylone is a synthetic stimulant and entactogen that affects the CNS (central nervous system). It’s classified as a synthetic cathinone, a group of drugs chemically related to cathinone (the active … Read more
How Does Alcohol Affect The Heart?
Alcohol is the most abused addictive substance in the United States. While moderate consumption can be safe, drinking too much can affect many parts of the body, including the heart. … Read more
Are Nootropics Safe?
Nootropics are a variety of supplements used as “smart drugs.” Nootropic drugs are an umbrella term for a wide variety of substances. Some are quite safe, but others may be … Read more
Hallucinogen-Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
HPPD (hallucinogen-persisting perception disorder) is a rare but distressing condition that causes ongoing visual disturbances long after someone stops using hallucinogenic drugs. People with HPPD experience recurring visual effects—such as … Read more
Four Greatest Sober Musicians
The myth of the drug-addled rockstar seems to be coming to an end as more and more musicians are choosing sobriety and positivity over drugs and alcohol. Many people believe … Read more
Life After Addiction: Rebuilding, Growing, and Thriving
Unchaining yourself from addiction is one of the most challenging but rewarding steps you can take. The road to sobriety is full of obstacles but also opens the door to … Read more
The Difference Between Enabling & Supporting Addict
How to Care for Loved Ones Without Condoning Their Behavior Watching a friend or loved one struggle with addiction is never easy, especially if they refuse to acknowledge they have … Read more
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: The Key Nutrient For Addiction Recovery
Your brain runs on food. Specifically, your brain runs on the nutrients, acids, and fat in food. Even more specifically, your brain needs specific amino acids and fatty acids which … Read more
What to Expect in Early Addiction Recovery
Beginning the recovery journey is one of the most courageous and life-changing decisions someone can make. The early stages of sobriety, though, come with challenges, emotional ups and downs, and … Read more
