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Pinprick Pupils and Other Signs of Drug Use: What Small or Pinpoint Pupils Can Mean
By Phil Kosanovich on November 7, 2025
Addiction is a destructive and complex condition that impacts not only the individual struggling with substance use but also their family, friends, and community. It can lead to emotional distress, declining physical health, and lost productivity, affecting every area of a person’s life. According to national data, more than 35 million adults in the United […]
How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System, Body and Blood?
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on November 7, 2025
Whether you are prescribed Adderall or concerned about drug testing, understanding its metabolism can help you prepare. This guide covers how long Adderall stays in urine, blood, saliva, and hair, along with key factors affecting elimination time. Learn more about our treatment options if Adderall use has become a concern. Adderall is a prescription drug […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month: Raising Awareness and Saving Lives
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on September 10, 2025
September marks a key time in mental health advocacy: National Suicide Prevention Month. This observance, sometimes also referred to as Suicide Awareness Month, is not only a call to raise awareness about suicide and its devastating effects, but also an invitation for communities, healthcare professionals, and individuals to engage actively in prevention efforts. At Cornerstone […]
Is Cocaine a Stimulant or Depressant?
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on April 14, 2025
Cocaine is classified as a central nervous system stimulant, not a depressant. This means that rather than slowing down brain and body functions, as depressants do, cocaine increases activity in the brain, resulting in elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and heightened alertness. The euphoric and energetic effects associated with cocaine use are hallmarks of stimulant […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month 2025 | Be Aware of Rising Alcohol Abuse
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on April 10, 2025
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign to increase understanding of alcohol addiction and reduce the stigma that keeps people from seeking help. As alcohol use and related health issues continue to rise across the U.S., particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic and recent crackdown on Fentanyl drug trafficking, this month serves as a timely […]
Understanding Drug Court Programs as an Alternative to Incarceration
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on March 28, 2025
What Are Drug Court Programs? Their Role in Criminal Justice Reform Drug court programs play a critical role in criminal justice reform, offering a structured path toward recovery. The U.S. Department of Justice provides further insights into national policies and statistics. Drug court programs are specialized judicial initiatives designed to handle cases involving non-violent, drug-dependent […]
Can Depression Be Self-Sabotaging?
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on March 18, 2025
Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. One of the most challenging aspects of depression is its ability to fuel self-sabotaging behaviors, creating a cycle that reinforces negative emotions and hinders progress toward recovery. Many people struggling with depression find themselves engaging in self-destructive patterns, often without even realizing […]
Does Fentanyl Have a Taste or Smell?
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on March 10, 2025
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. Due to its extreme strength, even trace amounts can be fatal. One of the biggest dangers associated with fentanyl is that it is often mixed into other drugs like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, or counterfeit pills—without the […]