Crack cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant derived from powdered cocaine. Crack cocaine is created when cocaine is mixed with water and ammonia or baking soda, then boiled until the mixture solidifies. The substance is usually distributed in the form of a rock, which is a broken-off chunk of the solidified substance. Most often, crack…
Millions of Americans, unfortunately, experience heroin withdrawal each year. As an opioid, heroin is one of the most dangerous and addictive illicit drugs. Part of what makes this popular drug so addictive is the heroin withdrawal symptoms users experience when trying to become sober. It becomes extremely difficult to stop using and users will find…
Though most addictive substances have the potential for overdose when abused, some pose a much greater risk than others. A number of factors contribute to the likelihood of overdose, such as how potent the substance is, the amount that an individual ingests, and how much an individual’s body can handle, which varies greatly from person…
Art therapy is often used in different settings, especially for those who are neurodivergent (think of those with autism or those with learning disabilities). In this article, we share the benefits of art therapy for treating addiction. That is, art therapy can help those with substance abuse disorders or addiction in their journey to healing. …
Are you ready to leave your addiction to alcohol behind, but are afraid of facing the inevitable symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? We at Knoxville Recovery Center understand that fear can become a roadblock to your success and want you to know that together, we will overcome. When alcohol has you under its grip, life can…
Xanax is a benzodiazepine, a class of psychoactive drugs, and the most commonly prescribed. Unlike pain-relieving drugs, like opioids, benzodiazepines are sedatives used to treat disorders such as anxiety, panic disorder, and insomnia. The volume of Xanax prescriptions continues to increase, rising 67% between the years 1996 and 2013. According to the National Institute on…
Some addictive substances are more likely to cause an overdose than others. Typically, the more potent the substance, the more likely an overdose becomes. If you or a loved one is struggling with heroin addiction, it is important to know the dangers of abuse, the symptoms of a heroin overdose, and what to do if…
Consuming alcohol and Xanax together is a dangerous, potentially fatal combination. Both of these addictive substances are depressants, meaning they have sedative effects on the central nervous system. Combining the two will create a space where the risk of overdose runs high. If you or someone you love is abusing alcohol or Xanax, know that…
If you suffered from alcoholism or have lived with someone who struggles with alcohol, you understand firsthand how detrimental and life-altering this disease can be. Alcohol abuse not only affects the health and well-being of the person consuming the substance but family members and friends involved usually get the short end of the stick as…
Heroin is one of the most addictive, deadliest drugs on the market and negatively impacts the lives of thousands of individuals every year. Although it can be difficult to realize your loved one has an addiction to heroin, they might exhibit key signs showing that they are suffering from an addiction problem. Learning how to…