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Xanax and Alcohol

What are the dangers of mixing Xanax and alcohol? Combining these two substances can have severe and potentially fatal consequences. If you or someone you know makes it a habit to mix substances—specifically Xanax and alcohol—you may want to consider enrollment in an alcohol rehab program. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises Behavioral …

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Side Effects of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey

Did you know that one out of every 12 adult Americans struggles with some form of alcohol dependence? It is the most regularly-used addictive substance nationwide and, therefore, the subject of many cases of overcoming addiction. You may have heard of some people forgoing professional addiction treatment and quitting alcohol cold turkey—but that is as …

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Symptoms of Cocaine Overdose

Cocaine overdose can happen to a chronic cocaine abuser or someone trying it for one night. That’s why it’s so important to know how to recognize the symptoms of cocaine overdose—and where the nearest cocaine rehab center is in your area. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises Behavioral Health about spotting cocaine overdose …

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Common Street Names for Prescription Painkillers

Did you know that the effects on the brain of the two most commonly prescribed prescription opioids—hydrocodone and oxycodone—are virtually indistinguishable from those of heroin? The addictive nature of prescription opioids is partially responsible for the current prescription drug crisis and the vast underground market in which people buy and sell these drugs illegally. If …

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How Opioid Use Affects Your Looks

If you or a loved one are struggling with opioid addiction, seek professional help. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises Behavioral Health about how opioid use can affect your looks, how to spot signs of opioid use, and how our opioid addiction treatment program throughout the United States can help you or a …

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How Methamphetamine Use Affects Your Looks

Of all the drugs that alter a person’s looks, methamphetamine (meth) causes the most overt visible signs of abuse. So how does meth affect your looks? While meth sores and meth rash are common indicators of abusing the drug, many other physical and physiological changes are seen in long-term users. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with …

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How to Recognize a High-Functioning Alcoholic

It has been suggested that about half of alcoholics are high-functioning. But do you know how to recognize a high-functioning alcoholic? These people maintain careers, raise a family, and have plenty of friends while struggling with alcohol addiction. Many high-functioning alcoholics deny having a problem with alcohol abuse—and their loved ones may even agree. This …

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"What makes cocaine addictive?"—someone may wonder as they look at these lines of cocaine and a rolled-up dollar bill

The Chemical Composition Explained: What Makes Cocaine Addictive?

Why is cocaine so addictive? In the United States, the rates of cocaine abuse and addiction are very high. Learning what makes cocaine addictive is essential to understanding why so many Americans are drawn to the drug and tackling the underlying issue of cocaine addiction. Ultimately, what makes cocaine addictive is the same reason many …

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Seen an Alcoholic Gait? It’s Brain Damage–Alcoholic Cerebellar Ataxia

You may have seen an alcoholic gait before. It’s an unsteady, staggering walk—but it doesn’t necessarily point to an alcoholic losing the ability to walk. The cause of the alcoholic gait is cerebellar ataxia, a type of brain damage. What do you need to know about alcoholism and ataxia? Anybody can develop ataxia-related problems affecting …

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