Fentanyl is a very powerful opioid painkillers and is often used in recovery from surgery. Fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs such as heroin. It is cheaper than heroin, so cutting it with fentanyl makes heroin more profitable but also more powerful, resulting in hundreds of deaths by overdose every year. Fentanyl addiction can…
A gateway drug is any “low potency” habit forming drug which can lead to the consumption and addiction to more potent ones. Studies suggest that consumption of gateway drugs such as tobacco or alcohol can lead to more serious addictions later, especially for young people. In addition, by educating youth in the dangers of gateway…
Why is it that many people who abuse drugs or alcohol seem to be stuck in a continuous cycle of addiction? Why do some people make such life-altering changes, while other keeping falling back into their old ways? Drug addiction has puzzled onlookers for as long as there has been a problem. From the outside,…
Xanax is a benzodiazepine medication. This powerful medication is prescribed by physicians to treat conditions such as anxiety and panic attacks. However, many people become addicted to the calming effects. They realize they have a problem when they experience Xanax withdrawal symptoms. If you’ve tried to get off Xanax alone, it’s best to go to…
Hydrocodone and oxycodone are prescription narcotic medications. They are both used to treat moderate to severe pain after a surgery, injury, or the pain from disease. Let’s look at hydrocodone vs oxycodone to determine the similarities and differences between these two medications, and when you should find a hydrocodone addiction treatment program. Hydrocodone vs Oxycodone There…
Overcoming addiction is a lifelong journey. Drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t happen in a moment of time, and it’s not something that disappears in a moment of time. Although you may go through detox treatment and eliminate the drugs or alcohol from your body, you still have the rest of your life to fight against…
June 27 is national PTSD Awareness Day. It’s a common misconception that this condition primarily affects veterans. In reality, it can happen to anyone who experienced or saw a traumatic event. Here’s why this day is so important. Your Mind Determines Your Trauma Threshold One of the tenets of national PTSD Awareness Day is the…
Few people think of participating in fitness therapy when enrolling in rehab for drugs or alcohol. However, it’s a crucial aspect of long-term recovery. Now, getting fit doesn’t mean that you have to begin pumping weights. Here’s what it really looks like. Attacking Chemical Dependency at One of Its Roots Fitness therapy for addiction is…
What’s wrong with a few snorts of cocaine? It gives you energy, a high, and allows for a good time – or does it? Is cocaine addictive? How does it trap its users into coming back for more? Understanding the Difference between Physical and Psychological Addiction Is cocaine addictive? In fact, the drug is highly…
When someone you love abuses alcohol, daily life fills with fear. You fear for their health effects, work stability, driving safety, relationship damage, the potential for arrest and the possibility of early death. More than anything, you want a better life for them. By getting to know how to help an alcoholic, you can open…