meth pipe

What Is a Meth Pipe?

One of the most distinctive signs of a crystal meth addiction is the presence of meth pipes or crack pipes. These unusually shaped pipes are a common sign that someone is using substance use–meth. If you want to learn how to identify a meth addiction or protect someone from substance abuse–meth abuse, it's essential to know about meth pipes. Learning...

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alcohol and accutane

Accutane and Alcohol

TL;DR - Mixing Accutane (isotretinoin) and alcohol is not recommended. Both can stress the liver and increase the risk of liver damage. Always consult a doctor before combining any medications with alcohol. What is Accutane? Accutane is the brand name for the drug isotretinoin, which is a derivative of Vitamin A. The brand Accutane is no longer available in the...

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Vertigo and Alcoholism

Vertigo and Alcoholism

Vertigo can be a debilitating condition that causes a person to feel extreme dizziness. This is often caused by inner ear problems, but certain studies have linked vertigo to alcohol consumption, especially in individuals with Ménière’s disease. It is essential to understand the connection between alcoholism and vertigo so that proper treatment can be achieved. Understanding Vertigo Vertigo makes a...

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Suboxone

How Long does Suboxone Block Opioids?

TL;DR - Suboxone can block the effects of opioids for approximately 24 to 72 hours depending on the dose and individual factors. Suboxone is a long-acting, combination opioid medication used to treat opioid use disorder or OUD. Approved for this purpose by the FDA in 2002, Suboxone is composed of buprenorphine, a semi-synthetic opioid and naloxone, a rescue drug used...

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ketamine

Who Is Not a Good Candidate for Ketamine Therapy?

Ketamine therapy can be an effective way to treat depression, anxiety or other similar conditions. However, it is not effective for everyone, and it is generally recommended that you pursue such treatment as a last resort. This is because there is a relative lack of research into the therapy as opposed to other conventional treatment options. Let's take a deeper...

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Fentanyl Test Strips

Fentanyl Test Strips

How the Opioid Crisis Has Created a Need for Fentanyl Test Strips In recent years, opioid overdose deaths have been on the rise as potent illicit synthetics like fentanyl have become common on the black market. In the United States, deaths from synthetic opioids (excluding methadone) increased by over 22% between 2020 and 2021. Today, more than 150 people die...

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Rohypnol Symptoms

How to Recognize the Symptoms and Stay Safe from Being Roofied

Roofied Symptoms: Recognizing the Signs and Staying Safe What Does "Roofied" Mean? 'Roofied' is an informal term that describes the act of drugging a person before sexually assaulting or raping them. The word is similar to 'roofies', a slang term for the sedative Rohypnol and other drugs sexual predators use to incapacitate their victims. These drugs can be difficult or...

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DUI Evaluation

DUI Evaluation Near Manchester: What You Need to Know

Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can have serious, life-altering consequences, but understanding how to respond appropriately can help you achieve a more favorable outcome. First, however, it's worth clearing up a few misconceptions. Under New Hampshire law, DUI offenses are technically designated as driving while intoxicated (DWI). This can cause some confusion, but both terms are equivalent...

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Acceptance

Acceptance Is the Answer: Embracing Life’s Challenges and Transformations

Not everyone who enters drug and alcohol rehab believes they have a problem. Some people enter treatment to detox for a job or pass a drug test. Others do it to appease family members. Still, others want to clean up and then use substances in moderation. These people rarely achieve a lasting sobriety. Nevertheless, individuals who enter treatment without a...

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Alcoholics Anonymous

The Circle with Triangle Inside: Decoding Its Meaning in the 12-Step Program

Introduction Alcoholics Anonymous Sobriety Circle The concept of a 12-step program comes from the principles of the Oxford Group, a Lutheran group that applied the 12 steps to Christian life. After the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, the focus changed from straight-up Christianity to spiritualism. Of course, Christian believers were still allowed to consider the God mentioned in the 12 steps...

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