Archive: Prescription Drugs, Uncategorized
Xanax and Ativan: How Are They Different? Your Questions Answered
July 5th, 2021I can feel it in my chest. My heart is racing, tightening. There’s stiffness in the back of my neck. There’s a tingling sensation running down my arms and legs. I’m sweating bullets. I’m terrified. Am I having a heart attack? Am I dying? What’s happening to me? Do I need to go to the […]
A Guide to the Different Routes of Drug Administration
March 26th, 2021Not only are there several drugs out there including both legal and illegal substances, but also there are numerous different ways to administer these drugs as well as pros and cons to each. Different Types of Drug Administration for Medicinal Use & Abuse How drugs are taken can impact the intensity of their effects, how […]
Somatic Symptom Disorder & Substance Abuse
February 17th, 2021When many of us experience unusual physical symptoms or ailments, we turn to Google to figure out why. Unfortunately, some websites are notorious for providing the worst-case scenarios when it comes to health diagnoses, so your everyday headache turns into an inoperable brain tumor. While many of us understand that this leap is likely not […]
Purple Drank Effects, Origin, & Dangers
January 28th, 2021Purple drank or the lean drug has been mentioned in songs and talked about in regards to celebrities, but what is it exactly? While you were bopping your head to the beat of these songs, you probably weren’t privy to the hidden dangers of the purple drank drug. What is Purple Drank? The purple drank […]
The Best Exercises for Addiction Recovery
January 13th, 2021Drugs and alcohol can do serious damage to a person’s physical health, especially after years of abuse. Although rehab centers help people to stop misusing these substances, fully recovering from addiction takes time. Addiction recovery exercises are one way to help speed up the healing process and get people on the path to a healthier […]
Common Relapse Triggers During the Holidays & How to Deal with Them
November 13th, 2020The holidays can be an exciting and cheerful time of year, but for someone just leaving a residential treatment center and new to recovery, it can also be overwhelming. Along with the excitement of holiday parties, family gatherings, and the season’s many festivities, it may feel like relapse triggers are lurking around every corner. Common […]
Oregon Decriminalizes Possession of Illegal Drugs in the 2020 Election
November 4th, 2020While some states voted to legalize recreational marijuana in the 2020 election, Oregon went one step further. Making history with the approval of a state statute, residents in Oregon voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs with Measure 110. First State to Decriminalize Possession of Street Drugs The first of its […]
Depression Awareness
October 19th, 2020Depression is a serious mental health condition that impacts millions of people throughout the world. In fact, 7.1% of all adults in the U.S. experienced an episode of major depression in 2017. This amounts to approximately 17.3 million people and may include your own friends and family members.1 Although depression affects many people, not everyone […]
10 Ways To Fight Addiction During COVID-19
August 17th, 2020Overcoming addiction and staying sober can be especially challenging right now. Across the country, we are asked to keep our distance from others—no hugging, restricted social gatherings, and limits on how and where we entertain ourselves. A strong support system is vital for a successful recovery, and isolation is a trigger to substance use for […]
5 Reasons Why Talking About Mental Health Matters
August 11th, 2020Talking about mental health isn’t easy, but it definitely matters. Here are five reasons why it’s important to talk about your mental health. 1. To Combat Mental Health Stigma Mental illness still has a lot of stigma attached to it, despite the growing focus on mental health in recent years. The stigma surrounding mental health […]
Drinking Cooking Sherry—Risks And Dangers
April 25th, 2019Cooking sherry, or cooking wine, contains 12 to 17 percent alcohol and is sold as a food item in the United States. This means that it is not regulated by the restrictions for alcoholic beverages, such as age limits or taxes. Not intended for drinking, cooking sherry is not created with a pleasant taste that […]
Gray Death Infographic
May 22nd, 2017A new street drug made up of opioids and synthetic opioids, Gray Death is plaguing the nation with overdose and death. The exact contents in the final substance are often a mystery, although Gray Death is generally made up of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and U-47700 which is also known as “Pink”. There is no exact […]
