Category: Addiction

How Long Does Crack Stay In Your System?

By Phil Kosanovich on March 21, 2024

Generally, urine, saliva, or blood tests show the presence of crack cocaine for just a few hours or days, while hair drug tests for crack can show the presence of cocaine for months or even years. Crack will stay in your system for longer with heavy and prolonged use. More info about the different drug […]

Dangers of Snorting Ativan

By Phil Kosanovich on March 2, 2023

What is Ativan? Ativan is the brand name for the drug lorazepam. The benzodiazepine medication can be prescribed as an oral solution, capsule, or in tablet form. Ativan is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorder, insomnia, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal in the US. Ativan acts as a depressant on the central nervous system […]

Meth Overdose

By Phil Kosanovich on February 28, 2023

Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug that is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When taken as the doctor recommends, it helps individuals with ADHD to concentrate on their studies and work. Medical meth is also sometimes abused as a study enhancer by people without ADHD. People without a prescription should always avoid taking […]

How Long Do Amphetamines Stay In Your System?

By Phil Kosanovich on February 23, 2023

Amphetamines are sold as prescription medications to help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. When used under medical advice, the stimulant effect of these drugs helps to improve attention. Amphetamines are also widely abused by people who take them outside of the prescription, seeking their euphoric and energy-increasing effects. This misuse is concerning because the […]

Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

By Phil Kosanovich on February 21, 2023

Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that makes users feel alert and energetic. It is also highly addictive because it increases levels of a feel-good chemical called dopamine in the brain. When people try to quit meth, they find that they experience intense symptoms of meth withdrawal. Acute withdrawal symptoms include fatigue and depression. If you […]

How Long Does It Take The Brain To Recover From Addiction?

By Phil Kosanovich on February 16, 2023

Addiction can lead to many problems, both in terms of health and quality of life. We know that treatment can help people overcome substance use disorders, but what about the damage already done to a person’s brain? Fortunately, people are resilient it is possible for areas of the brain affected by drug use to recover. […]

Is There a Life After Addiction?

By Phil Kosanovich on February 7, 2023

Recovery from substance abuse is possible with the help of a treatment center. Quitting drinking or drugs under medical supervision allows you to detox in a safe place. You can then benefit from the therapies and support groups run by the center. But what happens next? If you have yet to receive treatment for your […]

Signs of Meth Use and Addiction

By Phil Kosanovich on January 24, 2023

Meth is a highly addictive and powerful stimulant drug. In its legal form, it is prescribed to help individuals with ADHD. As an illegal substance, meth is abused by people seeking its euphoric effects. If you have heard that meth is circulating in your area, you may wonder if your loved ones are using it. […]

What to Expect When You Detox

By Phil Kosanovich on January 19, 2023

Detox is when you stop taking a drug, and its chemicals leave your body. These chemicals include the drug itself and any toxins that your body broke the drug down into. Withdrawal symptoms are a side effect of detoxification. These symptoms can vary depending on the substances you have been taking and other factors such […]

Fentanyl Addiction Statistics for Orange County

By Phil Kosanovich on January 17, 2023

Fentanyl was recently described by a DEA administrator as “the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered.” National statistics show that this illicit drug accounts for more than half of overdose deaths nationwide. Drug and alcohol mortality rates in Orange county thankfully remain slightly lower than in California as a whole, and well […]

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