SOMA ABUSE
Here is what you need to know about soma abuse. Soma Abuse Carisoprodol is a musculoskeletal relaxer that is often used to treat painful muscular or skeletal conditions including back pain, joint pain, and severe arthritis. The most common form of carisoprodol used for medical purposes in the United States today is in pill form […]
FENTANYL PATCH ABUSE
Here is everything you need to know about fentanyl patch abuse. Fentanyl Patch Abuse A fentanyl patch is similar to an adhesive bandage, but the underside has a gel coating that contains the fentanyl. Some people who misuse fentanyl patches will remove the gel and immediately ingest the entire dose at once. This is equivalent […]
NUTRITION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Here is everything you need to know about nutrition and substance abuse. Nutrition and Substance Abuse Alcohol damages the body’s ability to transform nutrients into molecules that the body really needs. Excessive consumption of alcohol can deprive the body of vitamins and minerals. For example, a deficiency in Vitamin K may cause delayed blood clotting […]
THE PLIGHT OF PAINKILLER ADDICTION
Here is everything you need to know about painkiller addiction and how you can help. Painkiller Addiction All prescription drugs have the potential to be abused. Prescription painkillers carry a significant risk, even when taken under supervision. The most common type of prescription painkiller that people are familiar with is opioids. Some common opioids are […]
ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Alcohol addiction can be harmful for many and difficult to recover. Here is what you need to know. Alcohol Addiction When you drink you may feel like you are the life of the party and invincible, but the truth is that alcohol causes a lot of health problems and other issues. Although alcohol is legal […]
AMBIEN AND ALCOHOL
Both Ambien and alcohol are central nervous system depressants, acting as messengers sent through the nervous system to slow down certain bodily functions. When both substances are used together there is the potential for overdose, as respiratory rates can become dangerously suppressed. Understanding the risks involved in drinking alcohol and taking Ambien is important information […]
The Effects of “Shrooms” on Your Brain and Heart
img.attachment-full.size-full.wp-post-image { display: none; } What are Shrooms? The effects of shrooms on your brain and heart can cause a multitude of life-altering problems. Shrooms are also called magic mushrooms and psilocybin. They are located in the caps and stems of specific mushrooms. This is a street drug made using fresh or dried variations of […]
COVID-19
Asana Recovery remains open and committed to helping individuals struggling with addiction, especially in these uncertain times. As a treatment center working with a high risk population, we feel that our past experience has been and will be crucial in dealing with this particular infection outbreak. Although we are always aware of infection control, […]
SHROOMS IN YOUR BODY
Psilocybin, better known as ‘magic mushrooms’ or ‘shrooms’, is found in the stems and caps of certain mushrooms. It is one of the most popular illicit psychedelics. This drug can be smoked, sniffed, or injected. The effects of these alternative methods appear much quicker than through oral consumption. Within half an hour of swallowing shrooms, […]
HOW TO IDENTIFY ALCOHOL ABUSE WITHIN YOURSELF
Thanks to social media, popular culture, and personal experiences, many people know what the typical signs of alcohol abuse within friends, family, and peers look like. However, it’s always a different perspective when you’re on the outside looking in. It may be easy to spot these red flags in other people, but what about when […]