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When a child grows up in a living space where there is an adult with a drug or alcohol problem, life can be scary and overwhelming. Even if the child does not know exactly what the problem is, they are still able to pick up on anger, tension, and erratic behavior, which in turn may […]

What is Xanax?   Xanax is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic and anxiety disorders. What many people do not know is that Xanax is never meant to be used for more than six weeks at a time. With so many references to Xanax in pop culture, the public can tend to think that it […]

It’s been several years since recreational marijuana was legalized in Colorado and Washington, during which time the rest of the nation has been watching closely to see what effects the legalization might have. One question on many minds is whether legalization will impact the number of people driving while high.   As with alcohol or […]

During recovery from addiction, it’s important to find ways to cope with and handle stress. One way to do this is to focus on gratitude and thankfulness. But when you end up in an addiction recovery facility, it can feel like you’re at the end of your rope. Your addiction has spiralled out of control […]

The “study drugs” of high school and college have graduated into the workforce.   On college campuses, students abuse prescription ADHD drugs like Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse in order to fuel intense studying sessions. When abusing such stimulants, users feel alert, and can concentrate on a task like studying with single-minded focus. Needs like sleep, […]

It’s a regular part of the weekend. You go out with your friends, drink a little too much, and end up blacking out. You pick yourself up the next morning with a massive hangover, wondering where you are and what exactly you did last night.   For people across America, and especially on college campuses, […]

The most often abused psychoactive drug in the United States is marijuana. Generally marijuana is smoked as a mix of shredded flowers, leaves, and stems of the hemp plant. When smoked in this manner, cannabis sativa can often cause immune system problems and respiratory issues. There are many ways to smoke marijuana, including: blunts, joints, […]

If you or a friend has noticed that you’ve built up a tolerance for ecstasy, otherwise known as MDMA or molly, you should consider undergoing a detox. Because this drug is a psychoactive amphetamine, it can cause both psychological and physical dependence in regular users. It can take anywhere from two to four days for […]

You may have heard about the tragic and shocking link between health care professionals and addiction. With access to so many drugs, including narcotics and opioids, hospital staff can easily steal from their workplaces, and are at risk for developing addictions. But health care professionals aren’t the only ones who struggle with addiction—veterinarians, who have […]

It is our mission at Intervention Drug Rehab Association to ensure that all of our clients receive the absolute best addiction treatment program tailored to their specific needs. Your loved one may have already been to treatment at a drug rehab center, but it didn’t seem to stick. You might be hesitant to spend more […]