MARIJUANA USE
Here is all that you need to know about marijuana use and its effects. Marijuana Use Marijuana is a drug that is commonly smoked using papers or through items such as bongs and pipes. With plenty of methods to use for smoking marijuana, individuals don’t normally have a difficult time using the plant. While smoking […]
DEALING WITH DARVOCET
Dealing with Darvocet can be dangerous and overwhelming. Here is what you need to know. Dealing with Darvocet Darvocet is a narcotic opioid drug that was prescribed to treat acute and chronic pain. Darvocet was meant to treat pain, however it was not very effective. There were a number of suicides and accidental deaths due […]
WHAT EXACTLY ARE DATE RAPE DRUGS?
So what exactly are date rape drugs? Here is what you need to know. Date Rape Drugs So called date rape drugs are also found at raves, college parties, clubs, and sometimes in high school social environments. They are powerful drugs that can cause severe health problems, developmental issues, overdose, and even death. Further complicating […]
MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Here are some common medications used to treat alcohol addiction and what you need to know about them. Medications Used to Treat Alcohol Addiction Alcohol has the potential to make us feel calm, relaxed, brave, and many other kinds of feelings. The ability to drink safely without becoming addicted is dependent upon many factors that […]
MEDICINAL TREATMENT FOR OPIATE ADDICTION AND ITS CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS
Here is some more information on medicinal treatment for opiate addiction and its recurring disorders. Opiate Addiction Many studies have shown that heroin overdose and suicide are closely associated with mental health disorders. Individuals participating in certain studies reported high rates of hopelessness and despair, antisocial behavior, as well as self harm. Mood disorders associated […]
MEDICINAL TREATMENT FOR STIMULANT ADDICTION AND ITS SIDE EFFECTS
Here is more on medicinal treatment for stimulant addiction and its side effects. Stimulant Addiction If someone suffers from certain mood disorders, stimulants such as amphetamine and methamphetamine, cocaine, and diet pills may seem to help them maintain alertness or feel energetic. However, using cocaine and other stimulants in combination with mood disorders can produce […]
MEDICINES TO TREAT ADDICTION TO MARIJUANA AND ITS CO-OCCURRING ILLNESSES
Here is more on medicines used to treat addiction to marijuana and it’s co-occurring illnesses. Medicines to Treat Addiction to Marijuana THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the potent chemical in marijuana, has been steadily getting stronger over the last decade. Throughout the 60s, THC levels may have been 1%. Presently, certain marijuana plants can contain THC levels as […]
A Guide To Being Sober And Single
Ah, singlehood. Society, and maybe even your grandmother, have frowned upon not having a husband, wife, or kids by the time you’re in your 20s. In the media, we’re constantly hearing that we need a romantic relationship to feel complete. Yet, at the same time, we’re hearing that we “can’t love someone else until we […]
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 […]
USING SWEAT AS A MEANS TO DETOX
Physically, your body produces sweat in order to cool off when hot. However, in many cultures (Native American, Swedish, Indian Ayurvedic, etc.), sweating is seen as a method that your body uses to eliminate waste and as a sign of purification. The theory (though not scientifically accepted) is that sweat carries infections, toxins, metals, and […]