What is Crack Cocaine? Both cocaine and crack are fast-acting central nervous system stimulants derived from the coca plant native to South America. These drugs are commonly abused for their ability to produce an intense but brief euphoric high. Cocaine is currently considered a Schedule II controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Depending …
The Siren Call to Self-Destruct in Sobriety Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction takes time, effort, and constant commitment. While it can be difficult to battle an active addiction, overcoming your substance use is extremely rewarding, and will allow you to re-establish a healthier and happier lifestyle. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to maintain long-term …
The Reality of Substance Abuse In the United States According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) in 2017, an estimated 19.7 million Americans ages 12 and over struggled with a substance use disorder. Amongst these individuals, around 74% of these were also found to have a simultaneous alcohol use disorder. In …
Understanding Alcohol Abuse and Addiction In today’s day and age, drinking alcohol is widely socially accepted, often used as a means to cope with difficult thoughts and emotions, or even as a social booster. However, long-term use of this substance can be extremely dangerous, both for your mental and physical well-being. Unfortunately, knowing exactly how …
Absorption of Acid in the Body There are many hallucinogenic drugs out in the world however, one of the most popular drugs is lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD. Being as popular as it is, you may be wondering, how long does LSD stay in your system? There are different factors that affect how long LSD …
Cocaine and Your Body Cocaine remains one of the most popular drugs in the US. Thanks to this distinction, it’s one of the most commonly abused drugs as well. Due to cocaine’s potency, it is highly addictive. This leads to it being abused more commonly than other drugs on the market. Its popularity raises the question …
Fentanyl: What Is It? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid painkiller initially prescribed but has gradually become popular in the illicit drug market. Fentanyl is an opioid with morphine-like effects, but it is 50-100 times more potent. Since it has a high potency, illicit fentanyl is frequently blended with other drugs to maximize the increased risk …
Cocaine: The Basics Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug that has a major influence on the drug use marketplace. It has been responsible for many cocaine overdose deaths and is classified as a Schedule II drug determined and enforced by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This classification means that cocaine has very limited medical …
Understanding The Need for Better Addiction Representation Unfortunately, representation for drug and alcohol abuse within the United States is very limited. In many cases, the few examples of substance abuse and addiction treatment that are available are highly stigmatized, often causing more damage than they do to help raise awareness. For those struggling with alcohol …
First responders are the backbone of an emergency response system. They span several disciplines, but all have one thing in common – they’re the first people to get on-site when disaster strikes. However, this sort of profession isn’t for everyone. It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to realize first responders are in a constant …
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