Know more about date rape drugs
14 November | 0 Comments | By Rachael
Date rape drugs are often used to facilitate sexual assaults without a person’s consent by making him or her more vulnerable. At times, more than […]
How to deal with fentanyl overdose and addiction
13 September | 0 Comments | By Rachael
The prescription drug and heroin epidemic, which has been troubling the United States for more than two decades, forced the Trump administration to declare it […]
Toxins are better out than in – Part 3: Medications important for treating Percocet addiction
28 August | 0 Comments | By Rachael
The opioid epidemic in the United States is a serious public health concern that has resulted in an unprecedented rise in the cases of overdose […]
Toxins are better out than in – Part 2: Attaining full recovery from addiction
23 August | 0 Comments | By Rachael
With the increased focus on recovery than on stabilization, the entire concept of “care and treatment” has witnessed a marked change. Likewise, it has transitioned […]
Toxins are better out than in – Part 1: Tips for those in recovery
18 August | 0 Comments | By Rachael
The residual vestiges of a prior substance abuse history can sporadically make an appearance when individuals undergoing a recovery program are least expecting it. The […]
Risky cocktails – 4: Alcohol and prescription drugs
07 August | 0 Comments | By Rachael
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported in 2015 that nearly 6.4 million people misused psychotherapeutic drugs (combination of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, […]
Risky cocktails – 3: Alcohol and heroin
03 August | 0 Comments | By Rachael
Heroin is an illegal opiate painkiller, which is extracted from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy plant. It is known by different street names […]
Risky cocktails – 2: Alcohol and cocaine
31 July | 0 Comments | By Rachael
Cocaine is an intense stimulant drug that delivers a feeling of pleasure, increased energy and talkativeness. Those who tend to use it for a prolonged […]
Risky cocktails – 1: Alcohol and marijuana
27 July | 0 Comments | By Rachael
The desire to get temporary pleasure and enjoy the feeling of being high often push people to get curious about mixing drinks. Alcohol is the […]
Study links poor dental health with substance abuse
30 June | 0 Comments | By Rachael
Substance use disorders (SUDs) is a growing concern in the United States contributing to significant impairment in an individual’s physical and mental health. The recurrent […]