Admitting that you have an addiction to heroin and you need to do something about it is half of the battle. Detoxing from heroin is the other half. Perhaps you feel that you are ready to take this monumentally important step. Excellent, but before you do, here are 5 things to know before you go…
Opioids and benzodiazepines (benzos) are two of the most commonly abused substances. They are especially dangerous when combined as opiates slow your heart rate and breathing and, when combined with benzos, a person who overdoses may not wake up. If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction to opioids or benzos, we…
Any time two or more drugs are taken simultaneously, the risk of adverse consequences, including fatal overdose, is heightened. The act of mixing various substances is referred to as polydrug use and pertains to both illicit substances and prescription drugs. Benzos and opioids are highly addictive, potent substances that, when combined, can have serious adverse…
Cocaine is a highly addictive illicit substance, and because the drug produces an intense but short-lived euphoric high, many cocaine users take many consecutive doses to maintain and increase their high. Cocaine is also known for having a particularly rough “comedown”— the negative effects, mainly psychological, that a user experiences when the cocaine high ends….
Many factors contribute to how addictive a substance is, and how likely it is that an individual will become addicted. Factors of addiction include potency and availability of the drug, a person’s genetic make-up, environment, mental wellbeing, and personal development. Once addiction develops, it can be extremely challenging to quit taking the substances because addictive…
Addictive drugs affect brain chemistry in ways that can make it difficult to quit, even when the person using the drugs suffers detrimental consequences. There are many factors that play into the likelihood of developing an addiction to a specific substance, including variables with the drug itself and the person who uses it. Potency and…
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is often treated with a wide variety of techniques, including inpatient treatment, individual or group therapy, or medically supervised detox. How someone is treated for their alcoholism depends on the person and how receptive they are. For many, a combination of treatment methods proves to be the most successful. In the…
Polydrug use–the act of mixing various substances, illicit or prescription—can have dangerous and sometimes fatal consequences. It is imperative to be aware of potential side effects when taking any medication or drug, as well as the risks of adverse interactions when combining substances. Though neither alcohol nor Adderall are illicit substances, Adderall is prescription-only, and…
Any time two or more drugs are taken simultaneously, the risk of adverse consequences, including fatal overdose, is heightened. The act of mixing various substances is referred to as polydrug use and pertains to both illicit substances and prescription drugs. Methamphetamine and heroin are highly addictive, potent, illicit substances that, when combined, can be a…
Recovering from drug addiction can be mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. Heroin is a highly addictive opioid, and the longer a person uses heroin, the more dependent they become on the drug, and the more difficult it is to quit using it. However, the detrimental impacts of heroin addiction on a person’s life, as well…