Category: Addiction

Snorting Gabapentin: Danger of Addiction and Abuse

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on May 10, 2022

Gabapentin is often used as a prescription drug, but that doesn’t mean users can’t get hooked on it. Without interference or careful medication management, medical gabapentin use can turn into full-blown gabapentin abuse and produce a mix of harmful psychoactive effects. Getting out of this cycle of addiction can be tricky, but it’s not impossible […]

How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System, Body and Blood?

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on April 21, 2022

The United States is struggling with an opioid epidemic; roughly 10.1 million Americans have misused opioids at least once over a 12-month period. Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs available, yet it is also one of the most commonly abused in the United States. Roughly 1 million people have reported using heroin within […]

Side Effects of Smoking Crack

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on April 14, 2022

Crack cocaine is an extremely addictive and potent drug. Yet, it is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States, with around five million people reporting to have used it in the past year. Derived from the coca plant, crack cocaine is the crystal form of cocaine, which is formed when powder […]

How Long Does MDMA Stay in Your System, Body and Blood?

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on April 12, 2022

MDMA is an illicit drug. MDMA and ecstasy pills are known as club drugs, and affect both mood and behavior. MDMA is frequently abused, and comes with health risks both while taking it and afterwards. Drug use can lead to addiction, withdrawal symptoms when the drug is taken away, and consequently to a substance use […]

Long-Term Side Effects of Ketamine

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on April 6, 2022

Ketamine has long been used as a short-term general anesthetic in the medical world. Recently it has started to gain popularity elsewhere due to its dissociative effects and potentially effective treatment of mental health conditions, such as depression. But like many drugs, if used and abused, ketamine comes hand-in-hand with several adverse long-term side effects. […]

Ketamine and Alcohol

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on March 31, 2022

Mixing ketamine and alcohol comes with serious, sometimes life-threatening consequences. Individuals who mix ketamine and alcohol increase their chances of urinary tract infections, memory problems, slowed breathing, reduced heart rate, coma, and in some cases, death. What Is Ketamine? Ketamine, also known as Special K, was initially designed as an anesthetic for individuals recovering from […]

How Long Does Adderall Withdrawal Last?

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on March 29, 2022

Adderall is a stimulant medication that belongs to a group of drugs called amphetamines. It is typically prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy symptoms. Adderall works by stimulating the central nervous system, increasing some of the chemical messengers in the brain involved in motivation, concentration, focus, and reward, resulting in improved focus, […]

Adderall Overdose Symptoms

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on March 24, 2022

Adderall is a prescription stimulant that combines amphetamine and dextroamphetamine to create a potent medication that increases focus, impulse control, and alertness in individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can also occasionally be used to treat narcolepsy. Taking Adderall may be legal, but it is important to understand that psychostimulants with abuse […]

Is Adderall Addictive?

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on March 22, 2022

Adderall is a prescription drug that doctors prescribe to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also an effective treatment for narcolepsy, a sleep disorder. A type of stimulant medication that increases activity in the brain, Adderall facilitates the communication between different areas of nerve cells. When you use it safely, Adderall can help […]

Peace With the Past: How To Make Amends

By Danielle Graniello, LVN on December 30, 2021

Upon attending a drug and alcohol rehab, you’ll be required to face up to your past. It can be painful to revisit a period of your life marked by addiction and lack of control, especially if you feel guilty or ashamed of the things you’ve done and the hurt you may have caused. However, doing […]

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Category: Addiction

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