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Is Nicotine a Depressant or Stimulant?

Is nicotine a depressant or stimulant? Learn how nicotine creates both alertness and relaxation and why this dual effect increases addiction.
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Is Smoking or Drinking Worse for Your Health?

Compare health risks of smoking and drinking. Learn which habit is more harmful and how each impacts long-term wellness and disease risk.
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Does Nicotine Cause Anxiety? What Research Says

Does nicotine cause anxiety? Learn what research shows about its effects on stress, mood, and mental health so you can make informed choices.
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What Is Wet Brain? Understanding Alcohol-Related Brain Damage

"Learn what “wet brain” (Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome) means, symptoms, causes, reversibility, blackouts vs. wet brain, and safer ways to stop drinking.
Dr. Shyla Khatiwala, MD

How to Help a Loved One Who Is Using Meth

Learn how to help a loved one using meth, recognize signs, plan interventions, and find effective, evidence-based treatment options.
Nicholas Weiss, LMSW, CAADC

Risks and Effects of Long-Term Benzo Use

Long-term benzodiazepine use can affect cognition, sleep, and function. Learn key risks, tolerance, dependence and safer tapering options.
Nicholas Weiss, LMSW, CAADC

How to Manage Impulsive Thoughts in Recovery

Learn the difference between impulsive vs intrusive thoughts and get evidence-based tools to stay sober: CBT/DBT skills, grounding, urge surfing, cravings plans, and sobriety prayers—plus FAQs and resources. Soft pitch: residential treatment, CBT, DBT at Rushton Recovery.
Nicholas Weiss, LMSW, CAADC
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