Crack cocaine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant derived from powdered cocaine using a simple conversion process. It produces an immediate high and, because it is easy and…
Abuse Of Adderall
Adderall is a Class II psycho-stimulant used to treat depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Individuals seeking to lose weight often abuse adderall because…
Addiction Recovery Weekly Roundup – Dec 2 Week
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Barbiturates Treatment
Barbiturates are central nervous system (CNS) depressants, sometimes referred to as sedatives and tranquilizers, that can slow normal brain function. Because of this property, some…
Substance Abuse Recovery Weekly Roundup – Nov 4 Week
1.Adverse childhood experiences and at-risk drinking, cannabis, and illicit drug use New research from the Prevention Research Center of the Pacific Institute for Research and…
Benefits of Enrolling In A Substance Addiction Center
What would be among the best benefits of enrolling in a substance addiction center? There is no single answer to this question and that is…
Substance Abuse Recovery Weekly Roundup – Nov 3 Week
1. Jail can make drug addiction worse. Oregon decriminalizing hard drugs can break the cycle. – NBC News We owe it to the nearly 50,000…
Substance Abuse Recovery Weekly Roundup – Nov 2 Week
1. Sinead O’Connor entering one-year ‘trauma and addiction treatment program’ – Sky News In her first post, the star said: “Message for folks who have…
Dangers of Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse can be just as dangerous and deadly as addiction, and in fact, the two are very similar. The only real difference between them…