News stations across the country have been talking a lot about colorful, candy-like pills. Despite their appearance, however, they are highly addictive and very dangerous. Known as rainbow fentanyl, these unassuming pills pose a substantial health risk to vulnerable...
Heroin is a dangerous drug to use in any context. What first emerged as a “safe” alternative to morphine has since proven itself to be just as, if not more, addictive and threatening. Because of this, anyone who regularly uses heroin should seek treatment for heroin...
If you have been prescribed benzodiazepines for a long time or suspect you’ve developed an addiction, you may be looking for ways to stop using them. A medical benzo detox allows people to taper their benzodiazepine usage in a safe, controlled setting. What Are...
For some people, August has been synonymous with Happiness Happens Month. Each year, members of the Society of Happy People gather to celebrate the unique ways to be happy. However, if you’re finding that you’re not as happy as you used to be, you can find...
Coping with heroin side effects isn’t a task that should be handled alone. Over one million people in the U.S are currently receiving professional treatment for opioid addiction. And while that may sound like a significant number, the opioid crisis still affects...
The toll that a drug and alcohol addiction can take on someone’s life can be extreme. Unfortunately, many people who live with an addiction end up having problems with their job, relationships, and mental health. On top of this, thousands of people lose their lives to...
For years, nitrous oxide has been a safe and medically prescribed pain treatment. Some people abuse nitrous oxide as a recreational drug for its euphoric, relaxing, and dissociative effects. Known as whippits, modern slang for nitrous oxide used as an inhalant...
Drug addiction is an increasingly important issue for many Floridians. In fact, a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that from March 2020 to March 2021, Florida reported 7,700 drug overdose deaths, a 30% increase from the year...
Nobody starts drinking or using drugs with the intention of becoming addicted. But over time, individuals often find themselves drinking at every opportunity or using increasingly high dosages of drugs to chase a high. When this inevitably leads to trouble, many...
