Alcohol is one of the most abused substances on the planet and Xanax, or alprazolam, is not very far behind.

What most people do not know is that combining the two can be fatal – here’s why.

As a general rule, alcohol should not be combined with any medication, but is es...

It is not uncommon for ecstasy users to have a few (or many) alcoholic drinks while partying on the drug, but the effects of this drug cocktail are far more dangerous than more people realise. Learn about the dangers here.

Ecstasy and alcohol are two of the most common...

Various studies have been done on the effects of using baclofen to treat alcoholism, but the results are not exactly clear.

Find out more about how this drug can (or cannot) be used to treat alcoholism.

Everyone would love a quick fix to alcoholism – the ability to cure...

Aftercare is invaluable to addiction recovery. It provides continued treatment, aids in relapse prevention and serves as a way to stay connected to resources and relationships in the recovery community. 

Now, online aftercare is making it more accessible than ever.

Conti...

New synthetic drugs are proving to be largely unpredictable and extremely dangerous, and have been responsible for mass amounts of overdoses worldwide.

However, these dangerous drugs have become a new norm, and as law enforcement officials struggle to keep up with their...

Did you know that Adderall is almost chemically identical to amphetamine and methamphetamine (ice)?

Their similarities go beyond their chemical makeup — these powerful stimulants share some of the same side effects and are considered equally dangerous.  Learn more here.

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A new study suggests that empathy with your future self can increase self-control and help fight cravings.

What does this mean for those recovering from addiction?

Could it be that chances of success in addiction recovery are directly related to one’s levels of empathy?

A...

12-step recovery groups are supposed to be places that feel safe, offer encouragement and help you maintain your sobriety.

But the unofficial ‘13th Step’ is putting some at risk for relapse. Find out what it is and how you can protect yourself.

Once addiction treatment i...

New evidence shows that heavy drinkers are more than three times more likely than non-drinkers to develop early-onset dementia and incur other degenerative effects on the brain.

Are you at risk?

A recent study has shown a strong link between excessive alcohol use and dem...

Doctors worldwide readily dole out opioid painkiller prescriptions as a cure for post-op and chronic pain – largely contributing to today’s opioid epidemic.

But as it turns out, these meds could actually be prolonging patients’ pain. Let’s find out why.

Despite their add...