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Cloud 9: A Dangerous New Synthetic Drug
October 18th, 2017What Is Cloud 9 And How Is It Abused? Cloud 9 is a type of cathinone that has been popularized as a synthetic designer drug, and is commonly used as an e-cig vapor. It often appears as a clear liquid with a slightly fruity smell. When abused, Cloud 9 can lead to hallucinations, agitation, vomiting, […]
Does Drug and Alcohol Abuse Make You Age Faster?
October 16th, 2017In a day and age where beauty regimens and anti-aging products line store shelves and proclaim their promises on TV and social media, many Americans are familiar with the infamous pursuit of the “fountain of youth.” But while many of us are quick to apply these products externally to stop the aging process, we may […]
Complications From Intravenous (IV) Drug Use
October 9th, 2017Many legal and illicit drugs are abused through intravenous (IV) drug use. Intravenous drug use can also be referred to as “injecting drugs” or “shooting up”. Unfortunately, a multitude of complications can occur as a result of IV drug use that can be extremely dangerous to the users health and wellness. Some of these complications […]
Diseases Caused From Alcohol and Drug Addiction
October 2nd, 2017Many people may consider addiction to only be when a drug completely consumes an individual’s life to the point of not being able to function in society. In reality, addiction and abuse can take many forms. While addiction is characterized by the chemical dependency on a drug or substance, the effects of this dependency can […]
How Do Suboxone Programs Work?
September 27th, 2017Suboxone’s primary ingredient, buprenorphine, is one of the most common, evidenced-based medications used to treat opioid addictions. When used as part of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), within a comprehensive inpatient drug rehab program, Suboxone can be a critical component of recovery from opioids. Suboxone is prescribed to individuals in both an in an inpatient rehab setting […]
How Can You Help Someone With An Addiction?
September 19th, 2017How Do I Talk To My Loved One About Their Addiction? Educating yourself on the facts of addiction is a great start. We have a stigma here in the United States when it comes to addiction, and it is not untypical to try to place blame with the individual. It is not uncommon for someone […]
What is an “Alcoholic Nose” (Rhinophyma)?
September 18th, 2017Commonly characterized by a swollen, red, bumpy appearance on the nose, the cause of rhinophyma (sometimes referred to as “alcoholic nose”) has often been attributed to alcoholism. New research has brought the connection between rhinophyma and alcoholism into question. Rosacea, which is closely related to many of the symptoms of rhinophyma, has been linked to […]
Risk of Abusing Drugs and Alcohol During Pregnancy
September 15th, 2017To better understand the risks of drug and alcohol use during pregnancy, it helps to know how the fetus and mother are intimately connected via the placenta. Although the mother’s and fetus’s blood never directly mix, the placenta serves as the conduit to transfer life-giving nutrients from the mother’s blood. Only a thin membrane separates […]
Opioid Withdrawal Home Remedies
September 12th, 2017What Is Withdrawal? When a person engages in chronic opioid abuse their body becomes accustomed to the constant flood of the drug into its system. This is a dependence. In this state a person’s body relies on the opioid to function. At this point, should a person suddenly stop using (referred to as “cold turkey”), […]
Drugged Driving Statistics
August 31st, 2017“It’s like a video game,” “it makes me a better driver,” “I’ve done it so many times its second nature.” Do these statements seem frightening? They should, and while they may also seem unbelievable, far too many individuals have uttered them, or similar ones, before climbing into the driver’s seat of a vehicle while under […]
How To Cope With A Loved One In Rehab
August 29th, 2017There are many steps you can take to cope with a loved one in rehab, and most are very basic: understanding the disease, trusting the person, avoiding the blame game, finding resources and support, focusing on your life, and learning to trust again. Easier said than done, right? Maybe you’re reading this because your loved […]
Top 10 Most Abused Drugs
August 25th, 2017America Is Facing A Rising Threat From Drugs Drug abuse is increasingly plaguing our nation. From this, Americans are becoming more familiar with the ways it can bring a person’s life to dangerous extremes, sometimes in a way which results in a fatal overdose. But despite this, many individuals may be hard-pressed to name the […]
