The long term effects of Cocaine are frightening at the least. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant derived from the coca plant and a part of the amphetamine family. Amphetamines are popular due to their energizing qualities – which make the potential for abuse much higher. Known as coke, crank, uppers, or speed, approximately 5.5 million…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Approximately 6.4 million children ages 4 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. North Carolina has one of the highest rates of treatment in the country, with 9.4% of children being treated for ADHD. Let’s learn more about Adderall…
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant known for its intense euphoria, but it does not come without associated health risks. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 1 in 5 drug overdose deaths in 2017 were cocaine dependency related – and this number is only rising. Highly addictive in nature, this substance can lead…
Drug addiction help is a necessity and can be very challenging at times. Today, addiction conditions affect millions of people worldwide. The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), states that 48.7 million people aged 12 or older had a substance abuse…
Medically Reviewed By Jodi Mabry, Nurse Practitioner (NP) There is a new Tranq epidemic on the rise. This new Tranq drug poses a serious threat to current Fentanyl drug users who may be looking for the same high, not knowing that their fix is now Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine. This mixture is extremely dangerous and…
This article answers the question, “what is Fentanyl?” We also explain why it’s so addictive and how long it takes to become addicted to Fentanyl. Medically Reviewed By Jodi Mabry, Nurse Practitioner (NP) The potency of fentanyl means that even a small dose can lead to addiction. According to estimates, it only takes a few…
Recovering from addiction is challenging and requires dedication, commitment, and continuous effort. Here are 12 tips on staying sober that you may benefit from. One of the most significant threats to sobriety is the possibility of a relapse. Relapse is when a person who has achieved a period of sobriety returns to using drugs or…
The holiday season is often a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. For individuals working on their sobriety, it can also be a time that presents challenges and triggers that make it hard staying sober during the holidays. Festivities often revolve around alcohol, and emotional stressors can run high. Maintaining sobriety during this time is…
Polysubstance abuse is the use of more than one substance at the same time. When people combine two or more substances, the effects of those substances are magnified. The risk of taking two or more substances simultaneously is higher than if each substance were taken individually. But, Polysubstance abuse is not limited to drug and…
Medically Reviewed By Jodi Mabry, Nurse Practitioner (NP) There are many ways to tell the signs of Heroin addiction, such as narcotic haze, changes in behavior, and more. Heroin affects the body in many different ways, in the short and long term. Not only does heroin cause problems for users, but it can be difficult…
