Is using steroids in recovery a relapse?
What are steroids? Steroids, specifically anabolic steroids, are synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones (e.g., testosterone). They promote the growth of skeletal muscle (anabolic effects) and the development of male sexual characteristics (androgenic effects) in both males and... Learn More5 Signs of Cocaine Addiction
Lucky for me I get to write this blog with not only plenty of scientific fact but also with plenty of personal experience. My name is Rhea and I am an alcoholic, but what I loved doing more than anything... Learn MoreHow to Talk About Addiction to Your Loved One
Do you suspect that your loved one is struggling with an addiction? Signs that someone you know is addicted: Unusual money behavior – suddenly struggling with bills, etc.; always short on funds Becoming unreliable and secretive Sneaking around the house... Learn MoreSubstance Showdown: Molly vs. Ecstasy
Today’s substance showdown is between two very euphoric “club drugs”; molly, which is the rookie on the scene, and ecstasy, which is our veteran substance. Just like yesterday’s substance showdown between marijuana and alcohol; molly and ecstasy will go... Learn MoreIn the News: Bath Salts More Addictive than Meth?
The infamous drug bath salts – a.k.a. the cannibal zombie drug that rose to notoriety last summer– now has some even stronger evidence to its addictive potential. A new study finds that the active ingredient in the drug is more addictive than... Learn MoreIs Drinking Kava in Recovery a Relapse?
First of all, what is Kava? Kava, or kava kava, is a root found on South Pacific islands. Islanders have used kava as medicine and in ceremonies for centuries. Kava has a calming effect, producing brain wave changes similar... Learn MoreSubstance Showdown: Alcohol v. Marijuana
We are going to put alcohol and marijuana to the test. Marijuana and alcohol are two of the most commonly used substances on the face of the planet. In fact, a majority of the world has tried one or both... Learn MoreIn the News: Farrah Abraham Kicked Out of Rehab for Disruptive Behavior
Farrah Abraham, 22, checked herself into The Lukens Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on July 1 to treat her alcohol abuse, and was planning on staying for a full 10 days to complete a sobriety program. However, Radar Online... Learn MoreIn the News: Dogs Forced to Swallow Cocaine and then Dismembered
An Italian judge has ordered 49 suspected Latin American gang members to stand trial for allegedly using dogs to smuggle cocaine into the country. The animals were forced to swallow plastic packets containing the drug before being sent to Italy... Learn More5 Signs You Might Be on the Verge of a Relapse
A relapse refers to breaking one’s sobriety. However, it is not only the act of picking up a drink or a drug that constitutes a relapse; a relapse occurs well before the act of using drugs and alcohol, sometimes... Learn MoreIn the News: ADHD Drugs Won’t Boost Your Grades
The United States is a country obsessed with success. We are terrified that our kids will not be prepared for school and thus not prepared to succeed in the workforce and maintain our dominance in the global economy. As our... Learn More5 Signs of Heroin Addiction
Heroin addiction is a medical condition that refers to both a physical dependence and an inability to stop using despite a desire to do so. There are distinctly different signs between heroin use and heroin abuse; it is important... Learn More
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