COCAINE – WHY AND HOW IT’S DANGEROUS
Cocaine is best defined as an addictive drug that increases your levels of attention, energy, and awareness (a stimulant.) It stems from a native South American plant called the coca plant, and is illegal in the U.S., yet is still widespread and abused by masses of people. It exists in quite a few different forms, […]
ALL ABOUT ATIVAN
Ativan (a benzodiazepine medication) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with a high potential for misuse. Obtaining or using Ativan without a doctor’s prescription is considered drug abuse. People often take medicine belonging to someone else (with or without their knowledge), buy pills via the internet, or purchase it from street dealers. Whether you […]
COPING WITH WITHDRAWAL FROM PERCOCET
Percocet is a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone, an opioid used to manage and treat pain. Short term and long term use of opioids change the chemistry in the brain, leading to physical and psychological dependence. This means that ceasing to use this drug will likely cause discomfort, along with painful symptoms of withdrawal. Percocet […]
THE JOURNEY FROM COCAINE TO INSOMNIA
A person who struggles with an addiction to cocaine may find it hard to find any enjoyment in life without the drug, so they begin abusing it more often in an attempt to feel better. The more frequently a person uses cocaine, the less sleep they get. Many people who use cocaine develop an accompanying, […]
SIDE EFFECTS OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE
Crystal methamphetamine, (also known as crystal meth) is a potent, illegal, and extremely addictive drug that negatively affects your central nervous system. It looks a lot like clear crystal chunks, or very similar to a shiny, blue-tinted white rock. Also known as glass or ice, it is a well-known party (club) drug. Normally it […]
IS ALCOHOL REHABILITATION REALLY WORTH IT?
Even in the most successful alcohol rehab centers, there’s a pretty good chance that individual addiction treatment may not be effective if the addict isn’t ready to change. Alcoholics who approach alcohol rehab centers with an open mind and the willpower to make changes in their lives are much more likely to be successful. Though […]
THE EERINESS OF ECSTASY
Ecstasy (also known as MDMA) is often used leisurely, because of its psychoactive effects. People who take it are drawn towards it because it ignites positive emotions (euphoria, heightened sensations, etc.). This drug causes every sensation of touch, light, and sound to be greatly intensified, thus making it popular at parties and concerts. Ecstasy can […]
THE TOXICITY OF ACID DRUGS
Acid is the street name for LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) which comes in the form of a liquid, in capsules or tablets, or on small sheets of paper. Acid doesn’t have a color or smell, but has a slightly bitter taste and is used to bring about hallucinations. LSD is classified as Schedule I under […]
COMING OUT VICTORIOUS IN RECOVERY
What exactly makes up a successful recovery from substance abuse and addiction? Is it just checking into rehab? Is it quitting cold turkey? In reality, recovery is mainly defined on an individual basis. Yet there exists a key concept that leads to success: individualized assessment, then treatment. There are numerous different opinions among experts regarding […]
OPIOID OXYCONTIN: THREE MAJOR WAYS IT’S HARMFUL
From health risks to the spread of disease, abusing OxyContin can produce regrettable consequences. OxyContin is the commercial name for the opioid/opiate medication oxycodone; it affects the brain in ways that cause euphoria and relaxation, a primary reason the drug is widely abused. Anyone who takes OxyContin (even as directed, coupled with a prescription) runs […]
