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Prozac (fluoxetine) is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the country, used to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, and several other conditions. If you’ve just started taking it, or you’ve been on it for years, you’ve probably wondered whether it’s really okay to have a ...

Stopping alcohol use is a major step toward recovery, but abstinence does not always resolve the emotional, behavioral, and psychological patterns connected with alcohol use disorder. Some people stop drinking yet continue to experience irritability, resentment, isolation, cravings, poor coping skills, or difficulty adjusting to sober ...

One of the earliest physical signs of recent cocaine use often appears in the eyes. Dilated pupils, bloodshot eyes, increased sensitivity to light, and rapid eye movements are all common changes associated with stimulant intoxication. These symptoms are typically called “cocaine eyes.”  Changes in the eyes ...

Cocaine is one of the most widely recognized illicit drugs in the United States, yet many people still wonder: “Is cocaine a depressant, a stimulant, or something else entirely?” The confusion is understandable. Cocaine will first give you a burst of energy, confidence, and alertness, but ...

Addiction recovery is not a one-time event; it is a lifelong process of growth, healing, and self-discovery. For nearly 100 years, the 12 steps of recovery have helped millions of people overcome alcohol and drug addiction while building healthier and more meaningful lives. Today, the 12-Step ...

The cold and flu season in Los Angeles tends to arrive quietly. A scratchy throat after a chilly night at the Rose Bowl, a fever that creeps in during a busy week downtown,  and DayQuil is often the first thing people reach for. But what happens ...

One drink of alcohol post concussion, and the risks are just not worth it. Alcohol can affect balance, reaction time, judgment, sleep, memory and coordination, all of which could already be affected after a brain injury. So can you have alcohol with a concussion? No is ...

Cocaine affects almost every system in the body, but one of the most obvious physical signs of recent abuse often appears in the face. Many cocaine users develop involuntary jaw clenching, teeth grinding, and repetitive jaw movements, known colloquially as “coke jaw.” This symptom can be ...

Waking up after a night of drinking with a racing heart, a knot in your stomach, and a wave of dread you can’t quite explain is more common than most people realize. This feeling has a name: hangxiety. If you’ve ever found yourself replaying conversations from ...

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that can produce a brief feeling of energy, confidence, and alertness. However, the high is often followed by a crash that can include exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, and intense cravings to use again. Long term effects of cocaine can affect the brain, ...