The Link Between Relapse and Overdose

Relapse and Overdose

Relapse can be an unfortunate part of the recovery process for some individuals. Those who struggle with sobriety can find it difficult to stay away from drugs and alcohol, especially when experiencing stressful situations. Relapse carries a lot of emotion for the addict and their support team. However, it also carries something else that many […]

Can You Overdose on Xanax?

Overdose on Xanax

It is possible to overdose on Xanax (alprazolam). Xanax is mostly used to control anxiety or help people sleep. It is a habit-forming drug and can be even more dangerous when mixed with other substances, such as alcohol or antidepressants. Because of the addictive nature of the drug, most doctors prescribe Xanax as a short-term […]

Side Effects of Heroin Use

Side Effects of Heroin

Heroin is a “downer” drug that was first manufactured by the Bayer Pharmaceutical Company in 1898. It was meant to be used as a treatment for tuberculosis and morphine addiction. However, it didn’t take long for people to realize that heroin was even more addictive than morphine. By the 1990s, the mortality rate for heroin […]

What are the Most Common Drugs People Overdose On?

Common Drugs People Overdose

Whether a person wants to admit it or not, an overdose is always in the back of their mind if they abuse drugs. They’re not the only ones concerned about a potential overdose. Their loved ones also lose sleep over the possibility of a fatal overdose. However, we don’t have to wait for an overdose to […]