You have probably heard about “whippets drug.” But did you know it is Nitrous Oxide in a canister? Whippets have been abused ever since Nitrous was identified as a potent anesthetic (a drug that relieves pain) in the late 18th century. Nitrous oxide abuse has been linked to 20 reported occurrences of fatalities in recent…
Substance abuse affects 21.2 million Americans and only 11% of those individuals ever get the treatment they require. It is not due to a lack of addiction treatment centers but rather due to a lack of knowledge and guidance. One out of every five people struggling with substance abuse claims they don’t know where to…
Lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD, also sometimes known as acid, is a synthetic chemical considered an illegal hallucinogenic drug. It has a long-lasting effect on the user’s perceptions and can be detected on drug tests. Hence, LSD is classified as a Schedule I drug, indicating that this acid is not currently accepted for medical use.…
Did you know? It is reported that alcohol abuse is one of the leading causes of liver inflammation in the US. In 2015, 20% of the liver transplants were performed due to the damage done by alcohol. Therefore, drinking alcohol more than what the liver can process can damage the liver and cause alcohol-related liver…
Alcohol addiction is getting worse with each passing day. More than 19.7 million people in the United States suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, and every 1 in 4 deaths is the result of a drug overdose. With proper addiction treatment and counseling, this number can drop, and lives can be saved. Therefore, choosing the…
Am I abusing my Adderall prescription? How long does Adderall stay in your system? What happens when Adderall starts to wear off? What is Adderall prescribed for? If you are looking for answers to these questions, we have got you covered as we have explored and answered each question in detail below. CALL NOW…
How to Help a Recovering Alcoholic? 5 Effective Ways Alcohol addiction continues to be the frontrunner in substance abuse. One in eight adults are suffering from alcohol addiction in America. Unfortunately, this statistic points at another dangerous and glaring situation that often goes unattended; Many of our friends and family members are also caught up…
Recovery starts from the moment one realizes that they require treatment or rehabilitation. The next step is to find a rehab program that meets one’s needs. However, with so much information on the internet with different guidelines and suggestions, answering the simplest of questions such as what is the right drug rehab near me can…
To rid yourself or your loved ones of the malice of substance abuse or alcohol addiction, you should know about the best rehab treatment. A common choice is the 12 step rehab program, the model of treatment adopted by many treatment programs. However, with a wide range of options, let us discuss alternatives to 12…
Naltrexone and Naloxone are two critical drugs used in opioid addiction treatment. Unfortunately, despite all the efforts to control opioid addiction, the fatalities continue to rise. According to a report, the United States witnessed a spike in drug abuse and drug overdose-related deaths with an alarming 35% increase in opioid-related deaths from the year 2019-2020.…