STREET DRUG “DIMITRI”
Here is everything you need know about the street drug “dimitri”. Street Drug “Dimitri” DMT is an abbreviation for N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, a chemical which is present in the brain naturally, and also in plants iative to both Central and South America. As a hallucinogenic drug, DMT is normally in the form of white powder. In […]
THE ABUSE OF A POPULAR SLEEP AID
Here is more you need to know about the abuse of a popular sleep aid. The Abuse of a Popular Sleep Aid Lunesta is a drug that is commonly used to treat sleep disorders. As a prescription drug, it is often believed to be a safe sleep aid; this clouds the reality of its addictive […]
THE MOST COMMONLY ABUSED TYPES OF DRUGS BY CLASS
Classifying drugs by chemical similarities is helpful because drugs that are chemically similar often have similar risks and impacts. A person who is addicted to a drug is also more likely to abuse and become addicted to other drugs if they are chemically similar. Despite these generalities, chemically similar drugs may have very different legal […]
HOW NEGATIVE CHILDHOOD EVENTS CAN LEAD TO ADDICTION
Studies have found that children who have experienced traumatic events undergo grappling physical changes involving the brain (mainly size and shape). This disrupts a child’s normal growth pattern at a time when they’re simultaneously being forced to adapt to mature situations prematurely. With that said, it’s no surprise that childhood trauma survivors have increased vulnerability […]
IS OUTPATIENT TREATMENT A GOOD PICK FOR YOU?
Substance Abuse disorder is a chronic medical condition that requires professional treatment. Making the decision to seek treatment for yourself or a loved one is a brave step in the right direction. However, deciding which type of treatment can be an overwhelming decision, shouldn’t be considered lightly. Fortunately, there are several options available across the […]
UNDERSTANDING THE LENGTH OF TIME CBD STAYS IN YOUR BODY
Modern research indicates that CBD appears in your system just 30 minutes after the first dose. When researchers administered 10 mg of both THC and CBD to various subjects, the drugs were detectable all at once, yet the THC levels were noticeably higher. THC is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis; in some instances, you get […]
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO AN ADDICTED LOVED ONE
It isn’t easy to sit back and watch someone you care about destroy their body, mind, and life with substance abuse. When a person suffers from an addiction, their drug of choice consumes their life. You may have a strong desire to help, but just don’t know how. Here are a few strategies to assist […]
THE EFFECTS OF WIDELY ABUSED DRUGS
Opioids Opioid drugs are substances that relieve pain. They cause a sense of euphoria, or a “high,” which leads some patients to abuse their medication. Prescription opioid drugs can lead to street heroin use and addiction. 29% of patients who receive a prescription for an opioid abuse that prescription. Of those, 10% go on to […]
BATTLING AN ADDICTION TO MORPHINE
Morphine is a widely prescribed drug that is used to stop the feeling of pain in the body by directly affecting the nervous system. It is often given to patients to help dull the feeling of pain but does have the potential to be overused, abused, and it can become an addictive substance that is […]
HOW OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CAN BE BENEFICIAL
Anyone fighting against addiction can tell you that the initial detox process isn’t easy. Attending a controlled, inpatient rehab helps to prepare you for life outside of the treatment center. However, once you’re on your own, it is important to follow up with an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) or Outpatient Treatment (OP) program also. Support is […]
