Recovery Journal

  • How Long Does Kratom Stay In Your System?

    How Long Does Kratom Stay In Your System?

    How Long Does Kratom Stay In Your System? – Kratom is a tropical plant known as Mitragyna speciosa, native to Southeast Asia

  • Marijuana and High Blood Pressure

    Marijuana and High Blood Pressure

    Marijuana and High Blood Pressure – High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent condition and one that is associated with many more severe problems.

  • What Is Pink Clouds Syndrome?

    What Is Pink Clouds Syndrome?

    What Is Pink Clouds Syndrome? – “Pink clouds syndrome” is an event common among those in early recovery that is characterized by feelings of euphoria.

  • Does Alcohol Make You Gain Weight?

    Does Alcohol Make You Gain Weight?

    Consuming too much alcohol results in a myriad of effects, both large and small, on a person’s general health and emotional stability.

  • Mirtazapine Withdrawal

    Mirtazapine Withdrawal

    Mirtazapine Withdrawal – Mirtazapine (Remeron), like most antidepressants, can result in intense withdrawals if a person attempts to quit abruptly.

  • How Long Does Oxycodone Last?

    How Long Does Oxycodone Last?

    How Long Does Oxycodone Last? – Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid that is prescribed by doctors and, in some cases, abused for recreational reasons.

  • How Long Does Morphine Stay in Your System?

    How Long Does Morphine Stay in Your System?

    Morphine is a rapid-acting drug, with effects that last between 4-6 hours. The drug is eliminated from the blood in about 15 hours, but some drug tests can detect morphine for a much more extended period.

  • Is Xanax a Controlled Substance?

    Is Xanax a Controlled Substance?

    Is Xanax a Controlled Substance? – Xanax (alprazolam) is among the most commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications in the United States.

  • Paxil Withdrawal Symptoms

    Paxil Withdrawal Symptoms

    Paxil Withdrawal Symptoms – Paxil (paroxetine) is a commonly prescribed antidepressant classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

  • How Long Does Klonopin Last?

    How Long Does Klonopin Last?

    Klonopin is a commonly prescribed benzodiazepine (benzo) that has relatively long-lasting effects.

  • Impulse Disorder and Substance Abuse

    Impulse Disorder and Substance Abuse

    Impulse disorders, also referred to as impulse control disorders, are a class of psychiatric conditions characterized by impulsivity, including failure to resist a temptation, impulse, or the inability not to express a thought.

  • Is Lorazepam Addictive?

    Is Lorazepam Addictive?

    Is Lorazepam Addictive? – Lorazepam is the generic for the brand name benzodiazepine (benzo) Ativan.

  • What Is the Addiction Severity Index?

    What Is the Addiction Severity Index?

    What Is the Addiction Severity Index? – The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) was developed in the 1980s and is now used internationally as a baseline measurement of the severity of problems associated with substance abuse.

  • Lyrica Abuse

    Lyrica Abuse

    Is There a Risk? – Lyrica (pregabalin) is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of nerve pain or convulsions.

  • Signs of Valium Addiction

    Signs of Valium Addiction

    Valium (diazepam) is a prescription benzodiazepine commonly prescribed to prevent seizures or alleviate anxiety.

  • Is Alcohol a Hallucinogen?

    Is Alcohol a Hallucinogen?

    There are four broad categories of intoxicating drugs: depressants, stimulants, narcotics (painkillers), and hallucinogens.

  • The Risks of Using Clonazepam and Alcohol

    The Risks of Using Clonazepam and Alcohol

    Clonazepam (brand name Klonopin) is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine (benzo) family, and is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant.

  • Top 5 Movies About Alcoholism

    Top 5 Movies About Alcoholism

    Top 5 Movies About Alcoholism – The media, including the movie industry, often romanticizes drinking, and few films actually explore the devastating consequences of alcoholism.

  • Signs of Coke Use

    Signs of Coke Use

    Signs of Coke Use – Cocaine (coke) is an illegal and potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant with a very high risk of abuse and addiction.

  • Signs of Drug Abuse

    Signs of Drug Abuse

    The term “drug abuse” refers to the use of drugs to produce pleasurable feelings or as a method to self-medicate.

  • Dangers of Alcohol

    Dangers of Alcohol

    Dangers of Alcohol: 15 Health Risks – It’s no secret that alcohol use can result in severe health problems, including liver cirrhosis and injuries sustained from car accidents.