Is Weed Addictive Like Nicotine?
Weed is not considered to have the same addictive properties as nicotine. Nicotine is still considered one of the most addictive substances because of the way it quickly binds to receptors in the brain causing immediate and intense dopamine spikes. By comparison, weed or cannabis contains THC which interacts with the endocannabinoid system instead causing […]
Is Seroquel Addictive?
There are many medications that are prescribed today for a wide array of mental health conditions and with those medications come potential risks of dependence, addiction, and misuse. Thankfully many of these circumstances can be effectively treated with the right level of care. Is Seroquel Addictive? Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic which can be prescribed […]
Can You Get Addicted to Muscle Relaxers?
Muscle relaxers are prescribed for many purposes, usually after things like car accidents or surgery, during the healing process. However, like many drugs, there are muscle relaxers that bring with them the risk of addiction and some that don’t. When clients are prescribed muscle relaxers, they might not be aware of the addiction risk and […]
Is the Drug Meloxicam Addictive?
No, meloxicam is entirely non-addictive and has no risk for psychological or chemical dependency. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that targets localized joint pain and inflammation, often prescribed to manage chronic pain the way many over-the-counter drugs do rather than activating the brain’s reward or dopamine centers. Managing Chronic Pain with East Coast […]
How Long to Rewire the Brain From Addiction
Summary: This article will review what it takes to rewire the brain after addiction and what to expect from that timeline. Figuring out how long to rewire brain from addiction varies from person to person, in large part due to individual neuroplasticity. The brain has a unique ability to regularly build new connections which means […]
What is the Link Between Heredity and Alcohol Addiction?
Summary: This article explores the link between heredity and alcohol addiction, particularly which genetic variations can have an impact positively or negatively on an individual’s risk level for developing addiction. Today, many people believe that genetics is to blame for developing an addiction, and while there are several genetic components associated with addiction risk, this […]
What is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?
Summary This article reviews mental health treatment from an outpatient perspective, what it is, how long it lasts, and who can benefit from it. Today, the majority of individuals who struggle with mental health disorders never get the help they need. There are several reasons why individuals fail to get proper treatment, but many of […]
What is High-Functioning Depression?
Summary This article reviews the term high-functioning depression, gives examples of what it looks like, and answers key questions relating to treatment. When most people think of depression, they associate it with symptoms of low mood, a lack of interest in social activities, and an individual who pulls away from others, unable to manage daily […]