Author name: Cypress Lake Recovery

Up to one-half of young adults regularly use energy drinks. It is rarely mentioned in research around energy drinks but consuming them daily or using the shots of caffeine can lead to addiction. Addiction to caffeine can be challenging for people who develop tolerance and no longer get the ‘energy boosting effects’ boasted about by [...]

Smoking Vicodin—crushing and inhaling the prescription opioid—bypasses its intended slow-release design, delivering a dangerous, rapid high. While less effective than oral use, this method dramatically increases risks like lung damage, rapid addiction, and fatal overdose due to uncontrolled dosing. The truth? There’s no safe way to abuse Vicodin. If you or a loved one is misusing Vicodin, prescription

Chronic cannabis use may reduce motivation by altering dopamine levels in the brain—especially in individuals who start using at a young age. Known as amotivational syndrome, this condition can affect ambition, goal setting, and emotional wellness. At Cypress Lake Recovery, we treat marijuana abuse and the underlying mental health and behavioral impacts of cannabis addiction