Scientists are working hard to develop an anti-drug vaccine. Some believe it could play a key role in ending the opioid crisis. Is this the answer we’ve been looking for? Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a vaccine that could prevent or even cure addiction? For too long, the approach toward finding America’s heroin…
We’re not going to lie: morphine withdrawals can suck. Sure, the drug might have been a great pain reliever after you got that knee surgery, but once you’ve started abusing it and become addicted, your body and brain depend on the drug to function properly. Like most other opioids, abusing morphine can lead the drug…
As the opiate epidemic gets worse in America, we’ve seen a rise in “doctor shopping”. The term describes the phenomenon in which addicts visit multiple doctors in order to obtain prescriptions from several different doctors. Although the practice is a federal crime, many addicts find a way to get the job done so that they…
Learning how to forgive yourself is one of the most important steps in your recovery. Let’s face it: if you’ve struggled with alcoholism or drug addiction, chances are that you might be pretty angry at yourself. You might have shown up to your child’s graduation high on cocaine, gotten too drunk at the family Christmas…
Gabapentin, sold under the brand names Neurotin, Gralise, and Horizant, is a drug most commonly prescribed for the treatment of nerve damage. While the drug is a useful medication for patients who suffer from epilepsy, restless leg syndrome, and pain caused by nerve damage, it is also proving itself to have a high risk of…
Positive affirmations can be a helpful tool for recovering addicts to use as they work through recovery. After all, overcoming a drug addiction isn’t easy. Between fighting off cravings, repairing any damage your addiction may have caused and trying to get your life back on-track, the early stages of sobriety can be an overwhelming time…
Many Americans are abusing Adderall without fully understanding the consequences involved. 5 Consequences of Abusing Adderall Unfortunately, Adderall abuse is not a stranger to America. This medication is quite commonly prescribed by doctors and is known by many names, like uppers, speed, and pep pills. It’s often prescribed in the form of a tablet. It’s…
Disclaimer: AspenRidge Recovery does not endorse the use of Kratom for any type of treatment or recreational use. This article is purely for educational purposes. If you think you might have a problem with Kratom, reach out to us today. A new herbal drug called kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is making its debut in America.…
Wet brain, also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is a type of brain damage that is caused by alcohol abuse and addiction. Excessive alcohol abuse, even among functional alcoholics, leads to thiamine deficiency, which damages the brain. Over time, this leads to the development of wet brain syndrome symptoms. Brain Damage from Heavy Alcohol Abuse: An…
Recent research has linked marijuana abuse with certain mental disorders and issues. There’s a strong correlation between pot use and psychosis and negative emotionality. This correlation is strongest among those who started cannabis use at an early age. Young adults are most vulnerable. Unfortunately, many young adults can easily get their hands on marijuana, and…