The fight against addiction is a long battle that can be extremely difficult for most people. Addiction is a lifelong disorder that you must constantly…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 25, 2022
When you hear or read discussions about drug or alcohol dependence, you hear most about the physical and chemical dependency created when someone becomes addicted…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 6, 2022
The word addiction can be a broad spectrum for many people. Some people see addiction as a problem with drugs, alcohol, dirty websites, or gambling.…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 6, 2022
When people discuss substance abuse disorders and other similarly diagnosed disorders, they often refer to the DSM 5 criteria. But what exactly is the DSM…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 5, 2022
Marijuana is one of the most popular substances used today. While it may seem harmless on the surface, maybe even fun, it remains a dangerous…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 5, 2022
Located just outside Austin, Texas, Cedar Park and Leander value themselves as a family-friendly community. With its great school systems and numerous employment opportunities, Leander…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 2, 2022
People often use substances to relax, unwind, or otherwise enjoy themselves, and this presents a danger when hazardous and illegal substances are used. But more…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 2, 2022
Located in the beautiful hill country on the southern shores of Lake Travis, Lakeway is a sought-after place not only to unwind for the weekend…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 2, 2022
‘Tis the season for family and friend get-togethers to celebrate the holidays. As exciting as this time of year can be for many people, for…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 2, 2022
You’ve finally decided that you need help with your drug/alcohol addiction. You have decided that the best option to treat your addiction is by going…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 2, 2022
An intervention is an act of intervening and confronting someone in hopes that any destructive or problematic behavior of the individual will change. This is…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 1, 2022
Sadly, most young people and even some older people believe there isn’t a party without party drugs. While they view the world of party drugs…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 26, 2022
One drug can be a nightmare for you and your health, but mixing alcohol and drugs will double the pain. Alcohol itself is numbing at…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 26, 2022
Xanax is a widely prescribed benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, as well as depression and insomnia. This tranquilizer drug depresses the central…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 26, 2022
There are countless illicit and dangerous drugs, some with an incredibly high potential for addiction and dependence and possibly deadly physical effects and dangers. Some…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 26, 2022
Adderall is one of the most commonly prescribed medications used to treat conditions like ADD and ADHD and is in the medicine cabinets of millions…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 26, 2022
You’ve probably heard of it before, even though it goes by many different names such as pot, dope, grass, jazz salad, hashish, ganja, the devil’s…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 25, 2022
It is known by many names, including Ithang, Mambog, Mitragynine, thang, Biak-Biak, Maeng Da, Thom, and kratom. Kratom is a type of tree that grows…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 25, 2022
A topical corticosteroid or simply topical steroid is an anti-inflammatory cream prepared for a patient to help control a wide variety of skin conditions. Some…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 25, 2022
