Nucynta Hallucinations

Nucynta Hallucinations What is Nucynta? Nucynta (tapentadol) is an opioid, or narcotic, painkiller that is prescribed for moderate to severe chronic pain in adults, neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in adults, and continuous, around-the-clock pain management for an extended period of time. Nucynta Addiction According to the official website, Nucynta has abuse potential. […]

Symptoms of Hydrocodone Addiction

Symptoms of Hydrocodone Addiction Any kind of addiction regardless if it is a hydrocodone addiction or an addiction to heroin will cause changes in the person using the drug. These changes, whether they are behavioral, physical or mental are what are known as symptoms of addiction. In this post we are going to be specifically […]

New York Needle Exchange Programs

New York needle exchange programs New York Needle exchange programs always bring about controversy because there are still people who believe in the “Just Say No” mentality and then there are others who believe in harm reduction. Why New York needle exchange programs in the first place? Around the globe there are illicit drug users […]

Ibogaine Detox for Heroin Addiction

Ibogaine Detox for Heroin Addiction                Ibogaine is an isolated alkaloid from the root bark of the central West African shrub known as Iboga. Ibogaine has been used for thousands of years for spiritual development and as a rite of passage into adulthood. Ibogaine is a very potent hallucinogenic drug that’s effects can last up to […]

Rock Bottom: From prescription pills to heroin

Rock Bottom: From prescription pills to heroin The abuse of prescription pills is leading many individuals to heroin. Why? Heroin is a cheap alternative to a very expensive prescription pill habit. Prescription pills can range from 20 to 60 dollars a pill while heroin runs from 3 to 20 dollars a bag. Unfortunately for the […]

Commonly abused drugs-Vicodin, Percocet, and Roxies

Commonly abused drugs-Vicodin, Percocet, and Roxies Some of the most commonly abused drugs today are prescription drugs. In fact, you could go so far to say the abuse of prescription drugs is a new epidemic or even pandemic. The most commonly abused drugs are the ones most commonly prescribed; these drugs tend to be Vicodin, […]

Molly FAQ

Is Molly illegal? In the United States molly was legal and unregulated until May 31, 1985 then it was emergency scheduled to DEA Schedule I, for drugs that don’t have any medical uses and have a high potential for abuse. Why is it called Molly? The term Molly refers to MDMA in powder or crystalline […]

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Q. Why do people abuse drugs and alcohol? People abuse drugs and alcohol essentially because they like the way drugs and alcohol make them feel. It is as simple and complicated as that. Eventually those who abuse drugs and alcohol will find themselves building a tolerance and then an addiction. Q. Is it an addiction […]

Emotional Maturity and Addiction

Emotional Maturity and Addiction Emotional maturity while in addiction is hard for addicts and alcoholics. Addicts usually struggle when it comes to dealing with their feelings. This is why many addicts have turned to substance abuse in the first place. Alcohol and drugs, the addiction can provide a temporary escape from any unpleasant emotions which […]

What is Addiction?

Addiction is best defined when a drug user cannot stop taking a drug even they want to, no matter how hard they want to. This is called addiction. The urge or craving is too strong to control that even if a drug user knows it is causing them harm they cannot stop using. Addiction is […]

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