What is Polysubstance Abuse?
By Acqua Recovery
Using different types of drugs and alcohol at the same time can be life-threatening, or make pre-existing illnesses even worse.
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Psychological Dependence
By Acqua Recovery
What is psychological dependence? In short, psychological dependence is the emotional and mental connection you may have with substance abuse.
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Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack
By Acqua Recovery
You may use the terms panic attack vs anxiety attack interchangeably. However, they are not the same. Some characteristics distinguish one condition from the other, although they have similar symptoms and may appear to be the same on the surface.
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Is Alcohol a Stimulant?
By Acqua Recovery
Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant? The answer is not that straight forward. Alcohol works by imitating a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA.
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Is Alcoholism a Disease?
By Acqua Recovery
Is alcoholism a disease? Alcoholism is a type of alcohol use disorder. You become unable to control your use of alcohol to the point where you are preoccupied with it.
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Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms
By Acqua Recovery
Alcohol poisoning symptoms occur from consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period. Drinking too much too quickly can affect your breathing, heart rate, body temperature, and gag reflex and potentially lead to coma and death.
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What is Lean?
By Acqua Recovery
What is Lean? Lean is an illicit substance made with codeine cough syrup, soda, and hard candy. Codeine is from the opium poppy plant and is one of the weaker opioids.
What is Fentanyl?
By Acqua Recovery
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid similar to morphine but more powerful. It is a prescription drug made and used illegally.
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Therapist vs Psychologist
By Acqua Recovery
If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health problem or substance abuse issue, you may wonder what the difference between a therapist vs psychologist is.
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Symptoms of Alcoholism
By Acqua Recovery
Countless Americans recreationally drink alcohol, but unfortunately many also become addicted. Alcoholism doesn’t discriminate: it can affect you regardless of your age, gender, race, religion or income.
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