Category: Substance Abuse

What to Expect with Medical Detoxification

By Phil Kosanovich on April 28, 2024

Medical detox in addiction rehabilitation marks the initial phase of recovery from substance abuse, but what happens during detox? Detox involves the removal of the substance to allow the body to expel accumulated toxins and recover. Withdrawal symptoms, resulting from this process, vary based on factors like substance type, individual health, and duration of abuse. […]

Meth Overdose

By Phil Kosanovich on February 28, 2023

Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug that is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When taken as the doctor recommends, it helps individuals with ADHD to concentrate on their studies and work. Medical meth is also sometimes abused as a study enhancer by people without ADHD. People without a prescription should always avoid taking […]

How Long Do Amphetamines Stay In Your System?

By Phil Kosanovich on February 23, 2023

Amphetamines are sold as prescription medications to help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. When used under medical advice, the stimulant effect of these drugs helps to improve attention. Amphetamines are also widely abused by people who take them outside of the prescription, seeking their euphoric and energy-increasing effects. This misuse is concerning because the […]

Signs and Symptoms of Amphetamine Use and Addiction

By Phil Kosanovich on February 9, 2023

Amphetamine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant drug. This means it stimulates certain parts of the brain and nervous system, causing increased activity, resulting in greater alertness, awakeness, and energy levels in the user. These positive effects can be beneficial in treating certain health conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy […]

Is There a Life After Addiction?

By Phil Kosanovich on February 7, 2023

Recovery from substance abuse is possible with the help of a treatment center. Quitting drinking or drugs under medical supervision allows you to detox in a safe place. You can then benefit from the therapies and support groups run by the center. But what happens next? If you have yet to receive treatment for your […]

Signs of Meth Use and Addiction

By Phil Kosanovich on January 24, 2023

Meth is a highly addictive and powerful stimulant drug. In its legal form, it is prescribed to help individuals with ADHD. As an illegal substance, meth is abused by people seeking its euphoric effects. If you have heard that meth is circulating in your area, you may wonder if your loved ones are using it. […]

Fentanyl Addiction Statistics for Orange County

By Phil Kosanovich on January 17, 2023

Fentanyl was recently described by a DEA administrator as “the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered.” National statistics show that this illicit drug accounts for more than half of overdose deaths nationwide. Drug and alcohol mortality rates in Orange county thankfully remain slightly lower than in California as a whole, and well […]

Dangers of Snorting Cocaine

By Phil Kosanovich on January 12, 2023

Cocaine is an illegal stimulant that people take because it creates feelings of euphoria. However, cocaine use also comes with many other side effects and health risks. Some of the risks are related to how a person puts cocaine into their body. Ways of taking cocaine include rubbing it into the gums, injecting it into […]

Don’t Try Detoxing From Fentanyl at Home

By Phil Kosanovich on January 5, 2023

Fentanyl is a powerful opioid designed to treat severe pain. Even when used by doctors, fentanyl is handled with care. It is highly addictive and people with certain health conditions can not take it safely. Fentanyl is also abused recreationally across the United States. You may come across the drug on its own, or mixed […]

How to Help Someone Addicted to Meth

By Phil Kosanovich on January 3, 2023

Meth addiction can lead to serious health risks, fortunately, addiction treatment can help prevent or reverse many of those risks. If you want to help someone who is suffering from an addiction, the first step is to educate yourself on drug abuse and substance use disorder. This article provides detailed information on methamphetamine addiction to […]

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