How To Find Sober Friends If AA Isn’t Your Thing
Overcoming addiction is one of the most difficult things that you’ll attempt to do in your life. It is also something that will be almost impossible to do on your own. However, merely having friends isn’t enough to create and maintain a sober lifestyle. Instead, you’ll need to craft a circle of sober friends who […]
Symptoms of Laced Weed: How to Spot Dangerous Additives in Marijuana
One of the major risks involved with not purchasing weed at a dispensary is that you have no guarantees it wasn’t laced. Although marijuana may not be laced as often as other substances, it can still happen when a dealer wants to bulk up their supply. There are also some people who lace weed to […]
Where Does Ketamine Come From?
Because ketamine has legal uses, it is produced commercially in a number of countries. However, it is considered a Schedule III drug because of its potential to be misused. If someone takes ketamine on a recreational basis, it can lead to a psychological dependence. While it was originally used as an anesthetic, it has had […]
What does Fentanyl taste like?
With its high potency and link to thousands of overdose deaths, it is no surprise that fentanyl is attracting lots of attention. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, meaning it is a powerful painkiller produced in a lab. Doctors prescribe legitimate medical-grade sources, but there are also illicit drugs, including illicit fentanyl, circulating on the streets. […]
What Does Meth Look Like?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), at least 6% of the American population (12 years or older) has tried meth at least once. Although this number may be small, meth is such an addictive stimulant that this number is 6% too many. Methamphetamine, also known as meth, comes in various forms – […]
What Happens If You Fail a Drug Test?
Failing a drug test can have significant consequences for your personal and professional lives. However, the exact consequences of your actions depend on who is taking the test, what you are being tested for and whether you have a history of failed tests. Let’s take a closer look at how these factors might impact your […]
Why Is Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise?
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS), approximately 16 million Americans abuse prescription drugs each year, and an estimated two million of these individuals are addicted. The increasing availability of prescription drugs and the glamorization of drug use in music and other media are two of many reasons for the growing misuse […]
The Stages of Withdrawal: Understanding the Process and Managing Symptoms
Addiction seriously impairs a person’s power to choose. Even after addiction has caused job loss, housing loss, and the loss of important relationships, saying no to a substance of choice can feel downright impossible. Substance abuse alters brain chemistry and brain functioning in ways that make prolonged abstinence unbearable. Failed efforts to go “cold turkey” […]
Does Crack Have a Smell?
Crack cocaine is a distinctive substance that you can use multiple senses to identify. Its harsh chemical scent, one of its most telltale traits, can linger in the air for hours after use. It also has a highly recognizable solid crystalline form that tells you about both its production process and its consumption method. Even […]
Prelapse – What Is It in Addiction Recovery and What Are the Signs?
For most people in recovery, the path comes with victories and challenges. However, when things don’t go as planned, or one disappointment happens after another, it can get hard to stay on track. If you don’t have a plan in place, you may quickly find yourself heading towards relapse. However, there are often tell-tale behaviors […]