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What are the Long-Term Effects of Dimenthyltryptamine (DMT)?

March 25, 2024

Have you ever heard of DMT? Dimenthyltryptamine, more commonly known as DMT, is a hallucinogenic drug that causes a brief but intense experience. People are less familiar with the substance than other hallucinogens, such as LSD or mushrooms, but the drug has grown more popular over the past decade.1 What is DMT? DMT is a hallucinogenic drug, sometimes referred to as the “spirit molecule,” that causes vivid visual and auditory

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TV Shows with Honest Portrayals of Addiction and Recovery

April 16, 2024

In popular entertainment, depictions of drug and alcohol use are rarely earnest or accurate. Substance use and excessive drinking are equally glamourized, demonized, and downplayed in many TV shows and movies…if they’re depicted at all.  At the same time, people experiencing addictions are often portrayed as morally deviant slackers who lack the willpower or strength of character to change. They may be made into symbols of rebellion or coolness, with

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The Link Between THC and Depression: Is THC a Depressant?

June 27, 2023

Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is a psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. It is one of the most well-known cannabinoids and is responsible for the euphoric and psychoactive effects of cannabis. While some people praise the impact that cannabis has on their lives, others do not experience the same positive effects.

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What Is the Hardest Drug to Quit?

October 21, 2022

For most addicts, the hardest drug to quit will be whatever one they are hooked on. While living with an addiction can feel challenging in the current moment, some drugs remain harder to quit than others based on various internal and external factors. Sometimes the internal chemical structure, the areas of the brain it affects, or the physical dependency it creates in the subject contributes to the difficulty in quitting.

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How To Know If Someone Is Smoking Heroin

March 25, 2024

The Signs of Smoking Heroin & What to Look For What Is Heroin? Heroin is an illicit opioid drug that is made from morphine, a natural substance found in certain plants. On the street, this illegal drug is also known as Big H, horse, and smack. It comes in the form of a white or brown powder or a black and sticky, tar-like substance. While heroin is most commonly injected,

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How to Cleanse Your Body of Cocaine

October 21, 2022

Are there ways to safely and quickly detox from cocaine?   What is Cocaine? Cocaine, the common name for benzoylmethylecgonine, is one of the most commonly-abused drugs in the United States. This illegal stimulant, which is known as a “party drug,” gives off a high-energy and euphoric feeling.   What Cocaine Does to the Body Cocaine impacts the central nervous system and can cause effects that range from mildly irritating

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The Dangers of Mixing Xanax and Alcohol

October 21, 2022

It’s never a good idea to mix drugs. Alcohol itself is a drug even though many people don’t think so. While people shouldn’t mix any types of drugs, Xanax and alcohol rank among the worst. The reason is that they cause several adverse side effects. What Is Xanax? Most people know what alcohol is. It’s a drug that they can buy in nearly any store around the country. With that

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Opioids vs Opiates: Understanding the Difference

April 17, 2024

When discussing opioids vs opiates, most people use the terms interchangeably. Although there are plenty of similarities, what stands out is the almost identical addiction potential. It’s interesting to note that treatment for addiction also follows similar protocols. Here’s what you need to know. Opioids vs Opiates Both types of substances relieve pain. They’re nervous system depressants. Opiates trace their origins back to the opium poppy. Examples include morphine, codeine,

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What is LSD?

October 21, 2022

When most people think of addiction, they think of drugs like heroin, meth, and cocaine, but LSD can be addictive. Many people don’t think of LSD as an addictive substance because it’s not as frequently seen. The reality is that many people who use LSD regularly wholly lose control of their lives. Before understanding how this turns into an addiction, you may ask, “What is LSD?” What is LSD? LSD

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Stopping Fentanyl Drug Abuse

October 21, 2022

Fentanyl is a potent and highly addictive substance. The use of fentanyl can quickly turn to abuse and eventually addiction. It’s essential to recognize fentanyl drug abuse so that you can combat it right away. This guide helps clients and their loved ones better understand the process of fighting fentanyl abuse. Recognizing Fentanyl Drug Abuse The first step is recognizing that the use of fentanyl has become a problem. Fentanyl

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