Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms + Timeline

December 09, 2022 By Debra Jordan, LCSW In drug addiction
ambien withdrawal symptoms and timeline
Ambien can seem like the answer to a person’s insomnia problems at first. However, for many people, it can turn into an addiction. When they try to stop taking the drug, they experience Ambien withdrawal symptoms. Without proper medical support from a treatment center, these challenging symptoms c...

The Connection Between Bipolar and Alcohol

November 23, 2022 By Debra Jordan, LCSW In drug addiction
bipolar disorder and alcohol
Do you live with bipolar disorder and all of the challenges that come with this mental health disorder? If you also drink alcohol, you may be complicating your mental health and increasing the side effects. It’s important to understand the connection between bipolar and alcohol. Learning to manage...

Effects of Drugs on the Brain

November 21, 2022 By Debra Jordan, LCSW In drug addiction
how drugs affect the brain
When someone becomes addicted to drugs, they and those around them often notice how it affects their behavior. What many do not know is the effects of drugs on the brain. What might just seem like getting high and then recuperating fully afterward can actually be something much more serious. Drug ad...

Dilaudid Withdrawal Symptoms + Timeline

October 14, 2022 By Debra Jordan, LCSW In drug addiction
Man going through dilaudid withdrawal symptoms
Someone taking a prescription for Dilaudid in order to treat their pain may find it a problem-free experience. Then, they begin to notice an over-reliance on the medication which crosses the line into an addiction. If they stop taking the drug, they likely notice they begin to feel Dilaudid withdraw...