Dangers of Mixing Drugs
Drug use is a potentially deadly habit, but it gets even more serious when people start mixing drugs.
What Are Bath Salts?
What’s the story behind this new, cheap, and synthetic substance that is becoming rampant?
The Underlying Problem With Sleeping Pills
When we were children staying up past midnight was a rare treat. Maybe New Year’s Eve, maybe a sleepover at a friend’s house. It meant we were really living—something to brag about the next day. Fast-forward fifteen years and staying up past midnight is a curse. Body exhausted, brain fried, and eyes wide open. For […]
Drugs and Driving
We all know about drunk driving. A few beers and we take the keys away from Uncle Carl and hail an Uber to get him home. In today’s culture, there is information, safeguards, and warnings for people considering drinking then getting behind a wheel. But there is less info for anyone shooting up, then jumping […]
Can I Get Addicted to Tramadol?
Compared to its better-known opioid counterparts, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine, Tramadol seems innocuous and non-addictive. In fact, when Tramadol was first introduced to U.S. markets in 1995 under the name Ultram, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration originally suggested that it not be classified as a controlled substance. However, increasing evidence over the […]
Southern California Drug Addiction: Facts and Statistics
Drug addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer of lives. No matter what age, sex, cultural background, family history or socioeconomic status, the devastating effects of substance abuse can be felt in communities from coast to coast. While many picture drug abuse and addiction happening primarily in the endless sprawl of urban areas, substance abuse is […]
Why You Need Detox If You Are Quitting Benzos
Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that are commonly prescribed to people who are suffering from anxiety disorders, panic attacks or other similar mood disorders. Also known as benzos, drugs such as Xanax and Ambien are very effective for short-term use and as a part of a long-term plan of recovery. While these drugs can be of […]
Why A Drug Detox Program is Needed Before Rehab
When you or a loved one is seeking to recover from the ravages of substance abuse, you must realize that recovery as a whole doesn’t happen in a single step or occur in a specific frame of time. In order to achieve long-term and meaningful sobriety, you must have in place a well thought out and comprehensive recovery […]
What Opiate Withdrawal Is Really Like
If you or someone you love is addicted to opiates such as heroin and morphine or synthetic opioids such as Oxycontin, the one thing that strikes fear in every addict is the withdrawal process. Opiates are among the most powerful and addicting substances in the world, and those who quit using these drugs can experience […]
The Dangers of Detoxing from Drugs
The long-term abuse of drugs has significant and often devastating effects on the user’s body and mind. When an addict finally makes the important commitment to address their substance abuse, the first and most important step in regaining physical and mental health is to undergo medical detoxification at a reputable drug treatment facility. Drug detox […]