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How Long Does It Take To Detox From Cocaine?

February 16, 2024
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that users smoke, snort, or inject to receive an intense euphoric high and an increase in energy and alertness. Toler…

Risks of At-Home Cocaine Detox

January 5, 2024
The risks of cocaine detox at home far outweigh any misconceptions of viability and safety. Cocaine withdrawal can be very uncomfortable and physically and m…

What’s The Difference Between Opiates and Opioids?

July 21, 2023
Both narcotic medications, opiates, and opioids are commonly known interchangeably. However, the difference between opiates and opioids is that both are cont…

The Dangers of Rapid Detox

April 14, 2023
For many people, the thought of going through withdrawal symptoms is enough to keep them from making the decision to stop using alcohol or drugs. Withdrawal …

Meth Use Signs and Symptoms

March 28, 2023
Methamphetamine has become one of the most dangerous drugs in America. Highly addictive, extremely potent, and easily accessible, meth is finding its way int…

How to Help an Addict Who Is In Denial

March 3, 2023
If you struggle with how to help an addict who is in denial, you may feel alone and frustrated. Yet, believe it or not, more than 20 million people in the US…

What Is Oxymorphone?

February 10, 2023
What is oxymorphone? An opioid commonly prescribed for chronic pain management. Binding to and activating receptors in the brain and spinal cord, these medic…

How Long Does Clonidine Stay in Your System?

December 2, 2022
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction raises concerns from patients and some professionals in Atlanta. The process of detoxing from opioids can …

Does Substance Abuse Pose a Risk for Suicide?

November 18, 2022
Is substance abuse a risk for suicide? Unfortunately, many addicts are unaware of the self-harm they expose themselves to when using drugs or alcohol. Substa…

How to Safely Detox from Meth

September 2, 2022
If you’re wondering how long does it take to detox from Meth, the answer is here. Methamphetamine withdrawal is a painful and debilitating process that can l…

How To Tell If Someone Is Addicted To Prescription Drugs

May 20, 2022
The popularity of prescription drugs has skyrocketed over the course of the last 50 years. As technological advancements add to our lives, so too, has the fi…

What Is The New ISO Drug?

May 16, 2022
In recent months, a new drug with terrifying side effects has found its way onto the black market. Called “isotonitazene” but commonly referred to as “ISO,” …
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