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Dangers of Snorting Cocaine

Addiction, Side Effects, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Snorting cocaine has become a deadly gamble with the influx of fentanyl in the cocaine supply. Back in the day, cocaine was that go-to substance that guaranteed a good time. A snort of coke meant you could dance and party for hours. It wasn’t…

Fentanyl Withdrawal Timeline

Addiction, Heroin, Opiate, Rehab

Fentanyl is a highly addictive opioid. Get to know what to expect in detox and the fentanyl withdrawal timeline. No other drug is as newsworthy today as fentanyl. This dangerous synthetic opioid has been cited as the cause of a sharp rise in…

Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline

Drug Treatment, News, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Learn What to Expect During Cocaine Detox and Withdrawal. Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs out there. For over a decade, high costs for the drug suppressed it’s popularity—but now it is on the rise again. In fact, SAMHSA reports…

Sober Lite is Not Sobriety

Addiction, News, Sobriety

Singer The Weeknd has recently caused quite the stir. In his recent interview on GQ Magazine, the singer has claimed that he is living the "sober lite" life. Explaining what he meant by "sober lite" he mentioned that he does drink occasionally…

Heroin Weight Loss Explained

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Rapid weight loss is a common sign of heroin use. Heroin is a powerful and highly addictive substance. Heroin is derived from morphine, found in the poppy plant. Many people who try heroin will become addicted to it in a short time. Heroin…

How to Get a Meth Addict Help

Addiction, Meth, Treatment

Meth use has been rising again in recent years. Learn how to get a meth addict help. Even though it is well known that meth is a dangerous drug, people are still using this synthetic stimulant. Meth subsists of toxic ingredients. These, plus…

Heroin Nod Explained

Drug Treatment, Heroin, Treatment

One of the effects of using heroin is the heroin nod, or nodding out. Nodding out is a term that describes being in and out of a conscious state after using heroin. The “heroin nod” can come about in a matter of minutes. While in this semi-conscious…

Stages of Withdrawal From Norco

Addiction, Detox, Drug Treatment

No one enjoys having to suffer from pain of any kind. So, when a doctor prescribes pain pills like Norco (hydrocodone) the drug is welcomed with open arms. Most patients are able to take this drug for a week or so with no problem. But for others,…

Barbiturate Overdose Treatment and Recovery

Detox, Drug Treatment, Treatment

Barbiturates are sedatives that were used before benzos came on the scene. Even though these drugs are not used much now, they still could be used as a drug of abuse. When someone overdoses on these drugs it is a serious health event that requires…

The Problem With the Term “California Sober”

Addiction, News

California Sober is Not Sobriety At All Singer Demi Lovato has recently caused quite a stir. In her new documentary called “Dancing with the Devil,” Lovato claims to now be “California sober.” She states that this approach in recovery…

Adderall Overdose Psychosis

Adderall, Treatment

The Dangers of the “Study Drug” Adderall is a prescription drug designed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. In the past decade it has also been labeled “the study drug.” Adderall is known to stave off sleep and increase energy levels. These…

Rates of Alcohol Abuse Rising During COVID-19

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment

People are drinking to relieve boredom and stress during the pandemic. It wasn’t shocking at all when news reports emerged last April that alcohol sales had tripled since the lockdowns started. People were afraid of this unknown, unseen…

The Dangers of Skin Abscess from Injecting Heroin

Addiction, Drug Treatment, Heroin, Opiate, Substance Abuse

Heroin use has risen in great numbers as opiate abuse exploded in recent years. The intense high that people using synthetic opioids enjoyed has driven people to seek out a cheaper option. This is why heroin use has been on the increase of late. Drug…

Quitting Alcohol Before It Becomes a Problem