Category: Addiction

Symptoms and Signs of Oxycodone Abuse

By Phil Kosanovich on May 19, 2022

Oxycodone is a prescription painkiller for moderate to severe pain. You should only take oxycodone if it has been prescribed to you. Oxycodone is a powerful drug and must only be used as stated. Failure to do so could result in several health problems, including an oxycodone overdose. If in doubt, talk to a licensed […]

How To Stay Sober: Tips for Getting and Staying Sober

By Phil Kosanovich on May 12, 2022

Staying sober can be a challenge and is often not straightforward. There is no golden rule to sobriety that works for everyone. The more strategies you learn to identify personal triggers, deal with stress, and manage your new sober life, the easier it will become to prevent relapse. It is estimated that around 80% of […]

Snorting Gabapentin: Danger of Addiction and Abuse

By Phil Kosanovich on May 10, 2022

Gabapentin is often used as a prescription drug, but that doesn’t mean users can’t get hooked on it. Without interference or careful medication management, medical gabapentin use can turn into full-blown gabapentin abuse and produce a mix of harmful psychoactive effects. Getting out of this cycle of addiction can be tricky, but it’s not impossible […]

Can You Eat Cocaine? Dangers of Cocaine Use.

By Phil Kosanovich on May 5, 2022

Cocaine is one of the most used illicit substances in the United States, with around five million people reporting using it in the past 12 months. Cocaine can be highly addictive because the high generally lasts for five to 30 minutes. It is an illicit stimulant derived from the coca leaves and is available in […]

How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System, Body and Blood?

By Phil Kosanovich on April 21, 2022

The United States is struggling with an opioid epidemic; roughly 10.1 million Americans have misused opioids at least once over a 12-month period. Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs available, yet it is also one of the most commonly abused in the United States. Roughly 1 million people have reported using heroin within […]

How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System, Body and Blood?

By Phil Kosanovich on April 19, 2022

Adderall is a prescription drug that is used legally and abused recreationally. It is taken as a way to improve concentration, heighten focus, stay alert, and remain awake for long periods of time. Due to the effects of the drug, it is often used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. However, it […]

Side Effects of Smoking Crack

By Phil Kosanovich on April 14, 2022

Crack cocaine is an extremely addictive and potent drug. Yet, it is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States, with around five million people reporting to have used it in the past year. Derived from the coca plant, crack cocaine is the crystal form of cocaine, which is formed when powder […]

How Long Does MDMA Stay in Your System, Body and Blood?

By Phil Kosanovich on April 12, 2022

MDMA is an illicit drug. MDMA and ecstasy pills are known as club drugs, and affect both mood and behavior. MDMA is frequently abused, and comes with health risks both while taking it and afterwards. Drug use can lead to addiction, withdrawal symptoms when the drug is taken away, and consequently to a substance use […]

Do I Need Rehab? 5 Signs You Need To Go to Rehab

By Phil Kosanovich on April 9, 2022

When you are in the throes of drug or alcohol addiction, it can be challenging to recognize that your problem requires professional help. If using drugs or alcohol is having a negative impact on your life, it could be time to come to terms with the fact that you might be living with an addiction. […]

Long-Term Side Effects of Ketamine

By Phil Kosanovich on April 6, 2022

Ketamine has long been used as a short-term general anesthetic in the medical world. Recently it has started to gain popularity elsewhere due to its dissociative effects and potentially effective treatment of mental health conditions, such as depression. But like many drugs, if used and abused, ketamine comes hand-in-hand with several adverse long-term side effects. […]

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