In the quest for fast results and “body goals,” some people turn to drastic and unsafe methods to lose weight. One particularly dangerous choice is [...]

When people think about addiction, they often picture the physical withdrawal symptoms—shaking, sweating, nausea—that come from quitting drugs or alcohol. But there’s another, equally powerful [...]

In recent months, a small blue bottle labeled Feel Free has quietly found its way into yoga studios, coffee shops and therapist waiting rooms. Marketed [...]

When we talk about substance use, most people are familiar with tolerance—the idea that the more you use a substance, the more your body adapts, [...]

If you or someone close to you is recovering from opioid addiction, you may have heard about medications like Suboxone, Vivitrol and Sublocade. These are [...]

Fentanyl is everywhere right now. If you’re reading this, it may already be a part of your story. Maybe you or someone close to you [...]

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) refers to a group of symptoms that can occur after the initial withdrawal from addictive substances, often lasting for weeks or [...]

The cycle of addiction refers to the repetitive pattern of behavior that an individual with substance use disorder experiences. This cycle can seem unbreakable and [...]

Wet Brain Syndrome, also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS), is a serious neurological condition that results from chronic alcohol abuse and severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) [...]

Hallucinogens have been used for centuries in cultural rituals and for recreational purposes, but their effects on the body and mind are profound and often [...]

Methamphetamine, commonly known as "meth" or "crystal meth," is a powerful stimulant that has profoundly impacted communities across the United States, including Asheville and Western [...]

Adderall is a prescription medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. While it can be highly effective for managing these [...]

Many people use diuretics, also known as "water pills," to treat conditions like high blood pressure, heart failure or edema. Diuretics help the body eliminate [...]

Narcan, also known as naloxone, has become a critical tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic. This life-saving medication is used to reverse opioid [...]

Addiction is a challenging issue that affects countless men, women and families across the United States, and North Carolina is no exception. One of the [...]

The concept of an addictive personality has long intrigued scientists, psychologists and the general public. It suggests that certain individuals are predisposed to addiction due [...]