WHAT IS SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE ABOUT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL?
When you lay the cards on the table, you will begin to realize the drugs and alcohol are a bit of a mixed bag of tricks. On one hand, the occasional glass of wine or the required dose of painkillers are viewed as potentially healthy lifestyle choices (as both can help the body heal). On […]
THE DANGERS OF SELF-MEDICATION
Let’s start off by saying there is a very good reason why doctors give you detailed instructions for your drug intake: to prevent abuse, addiction, or a medical emergency. Although they can provide relief or provide aide to an underlying health condition, drugs are testy and risky elements to bring into your life, and you […]
THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF TAKING IBOGAINE FOR OPIOID ADDICTION
How do you help people recover from opioid addiction, probably one of the most complicated drug-related issues at this time? After all, in an environment where these drugs are sweeping across the streets, doctors and therapists may sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed when tackling a case of opioid attachment. Although traditional therapy and rehabilitation definitely […]
DOES METHADONE TREATMENT REALLY HELP HEROIN ADDICTS?
Ultimately, you may ask how one opioid can be used to treat opioid addiction. Nevertheless, doctors have been using methadone (a synthetic opioid) as a form of harm reduction therapy or drug-accompaniment for people recovering from heroin addiction. (Likewise, some medical professionals will prescribe methadone to treat chronic pain.) So how does a potent drug […]
THE IMPACT OF OXYCODONE ON THE BODY
When you lay the cards on the table and consider the facts, you may begin to realize that opioids (at least the legal ones) are a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, these drugs are incredibly beneficial to patients suffering from cancer, HIV/AIDS, or chronic pain, but, on the other hand, these substances […]
THE PROBLEM OF “DOUBLE DOCTORING” TO GET MORE DRUGS
Have you ever heard of the phrase “doubling doctoring” before? Unless you have known a drug addict or abuser or have actually suffered from this illness before, the chances are slim that you have. Simply put, “doubling doctoring” (also called “doctor shopping”) is a common phenomenon that takes place when patients seek out multiple doctors […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM DESTROY MUSCLES
Did you know that you have 700 muscles in your body? From the large biceps in your arm to the series of thin strips connecting your face, these amazing organs helps us perform some of the most important daily activities and help us complete our smaller tasks like typing and reading. (Even your eye is […]
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A DRUG CALLED BZP
Imagine a drug that is as potent at MDMA (also called ecstasy) but far more terrifying. Unfortunately, such a terrifying substance exists on today’s market, and it is currently growing in popularity. Scientifically called n-benzylpiperazine, BZP is a powerful stimulant that is often disguised as MDMA (or sold as an alternative) and can sometimes contain […]
HOW PREGNANT WOMEN ARE TREATED FOR HEROIN USE
For millions of women around the world, pregnancy might be one of the most amazing times of their lives and an opportunity to reflect on lifestyle choices. After all, these expectant mothers are nurturing new lives and must make new decisions about their health (for their sake and for the babies’). While a large number […]
HOW INHALANT USE DISORDER IS DIAGNOSED
What, you may be asking, is “inhalant use disorder?” Simply put, this is a sickness that develops when people begin to abuse drugs called inhalants, e.g. the gaseous materials or fumes inside chemical products. Anything, from spray paint to glue, from nitrous oxide to lighter fluid, is fair game for people who are seeking a […]
