Addiction Resources

Can You Drink Alcohol While on Ritalin? When used together, Ritalin(methylphenidate) and alcohol make a dangerous and potentially lethal cocktail, even in low doses. This is because alcohol changes how Ritalin works, and Ritalin masks some of the effects of alcohol.  This article is for you if: Ritalin and Alcohol, Key Facts Mixing Ritalin & […]

Unlike other substances such as cocaine or heroin, cannabis rarely causes fatal overdoses. However, inexperienced users may quickly unknowingly consume too much, resulting in unpleasant and sometimes serious side effects. People often think that cannabis is harmless. While it may not have the same risks as opioid overdose or overdosing on other harder drugs, it […]

Chronic Pain Management & Addiction Some patients who come into residential rehab treatment may have an addiction that stems from the overuse of opioids and other painkillers to treat chronic pain. Many of the drugs that are used for chronic pain have addictive potential, these include codeine, dihydrocodeine, morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl and buprenorphine. Evidence shows […]

About Cocaine Cocaine is created from a paste extracted from the leaves of the coca bush found in South America. The ‘street drug’ is a mixture of this pure substance and other ingredients such as talcum powder, flour, laxatives, sugar and anaesthetics. These cutting agents are added to increase a dealer’s supply. Cocaine, also known […]

Cocaine and Psychosis What is Cocaine-Induced Psychosis? Cocaine-induced psychosis occurs when a person experiences the symptoms of psychosis during or after cocaine use. These symptoms all revolve around users losing touch with reality: they may feel increasingly paranoid, hallucinate sensations, or become uncharacteristically aggressive or violent. Cocaine works by triggering your brain’s reward system. When […]

Cocaine Overdose: How to Help This page explains how much cocaine can cause an overdose, the signs and symptoms of cocaine overdose and what to do in the case of a cocaine overdose. How much cocaine causes an overdose? Cocaine overdose is difficult to define, because there are so many factors that are involved. In […]

Are you worried you, or someone you care about, is currently experiencing a codeine overdose? This article will talk you through what happens during an overdose, what to do, and what treatment you can expect to receive.  It’s important to note that codeine is both a prescription drug and addictive, so in some cases people […]

What are The Withdrawal Symptoms of Codeine? Codeine is both a prescription drug and addictive, so in some cases, people accidentally end up addicted to it.  If you, or someone you care about, are currently taking codeine and you are worried about addiction, this article will explain what to expect when you withdraw from it.  […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 11.4% of children aged 3-17 years old have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). That may not sound like a very large percentage, but it equates to about 6 million kids. From 2016 – 2019, 12 to 17-year-olds had the highest prevalence of ADHD at 13% (3.3 million teens). Six […]

If you have been prescribed codeine to treat an injury or chronic pain, you might not be aware that it shouldn’t be mixed with alcohol.  Codeine and alcohol are both central nervous system depressants, so combining them will exaggerate the effects of both. Both alcohol and codeine are also addictive, a risk that may increase […]

You might think taking your prescribed dose of Xanax and enjoying a few glasses of wine is perfectly safe. After all, both substances are legal. Yet Xanax, which is prescribed for anxiety and muscle spasms, is a sedative and so is alcohol. This means if you combine the two you multiply their effects to such […]