Am I Addicted to Porn? Addiction Treatment, Other Addictions, Sex AddictionBy PromisesOctober 22, 2019Leave a commentAm I addicted to porn even though I’m a woman? Does a porn habit coincide with other addictive behaviors? Is there help for this condition? Your sex addiction questions – answered! Am I Addicted to Porn? The stereotype suggests that the typical abuser of pornography is the middle-aged male. However, that’s not the case. A…
What is Lean Drink? Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, Other AddictionsBy PromisesOctober 16, 2019Leave a commentWhat is lean drink but the house party drug of choice? It’s a mix of promethazine and codeine-containing cough syrup with Mountain Dew or another carbonated soda. Most importantly, it’s an addictive substance that carries a high overdose risk and addiction potential. Here’s what you need to know. What is Lean Drink Intoxication Like? You…
Common Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, Other AddictionsBy PromisesOctober 12, 2019Leave a commentBenzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are a class of prescription drugs that are used to treat conditions such as anxiety, seizures, and panic disorders. Unfortunately, benzos are also addictive. Benzo withdrawal is a necessary part of recovery, and knowing what to expect can help clients take the first step. Here are some of the most…
How Long Does it Take for Caffeine to Wear Off? Other AddictionsBy PromisesMarch 5, 2018Many people don’t consider caffeine a drug, but it is the most commonly used mood-altering drug in the world. While about 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide a day, tea, chocolate, cocoa beverages, soft drinks and energy drinks also contain varying amounts of caffeine. The stimulant effects of caffeine on the central nervous…
What Are the Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Using PCP? Other AddictionsBy PromisesApril 5, 2017PCP is perhaps the most widely used term for phencyclidine, an illegal anesthetic known for its ability to produce extremely altered behavior and powerful hallucinations. The drug also has another famous street name: angel dust. Phencyclidine can produce serious harm in both short-term users and long-term users. Let’s take a look at the PCP effects…
What Are the Differences Between Video Game Addiction and Drug Addiction? Other AddictionsBy PromisesApril 4, 2017Video gaming addiction isn’t the easiest condition to understand. While stories of ordinary people affected by the condition drive home some parallels, there seems to be an inherent difference between drug addictions and video game addiction. Accordingly, the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) lists the condition as one for further study,…
Mephedrone Epidemic in India Other AddictionsBy PromisesMarch 17, 2017Mephedrone is a relatively new stimulant that has been making waves in India, particularly the Mumbai area, over the last few years. It is typically swallowed or snorted and gives users an hour-long high followed by an intense crash. It was banned in India in 2015, but until then it was cheap and readily available.…
An Overview of Psychedelics and How They Affect the Body Other AddictionsBy PromisesFebruary 23, 2017Psychedelics are a type of hallucinogenic drug that alter thoughts, feelings and perception. Using substances like magic mushrooms, LSD or DMT, drug use causes users to experience visual and auditory sensations that appear to be real but are not. Users may feel disconnected from their bodies or surroundings. The experience of using psychedelic drugs can…
Polysubstance Abuse: Challenges to This Diagnosis Other AddictionsBy PromisesFebruary 12, 2017Polysubstance intake occurs whenever you take more than one mind-altering substance simultaneously, or within the same general span of time. Doctors and public health professionals also refer to this practice as polysubstance abuse or polydrug abuse. It can be hard to accurately diagnose the presence of combined substance problems. Part of this difficulty stems from…
5 Dangerous Side Effects of Molly Other AddictionsBy PromisesDecember 19, 2015‘Molly’ is a popular club drug. It’s the crystal or powder form of MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy. Ecstasy or ‘Es’ comes in pill form and may be cut with harmful chemicals or other drugs such as amphetamine (‘speed’). Molly, however, is meant to be pure MDMA. People selling and taking Molly may believe…
