Cocaine is a very effective stimulant. Withdrawal symptoms for the drug usually start within hours of taking the last dose. Symptoms of Cocaine Withdrawal Withdrawal from certain substances, like alcohol and benzodiazepines, can involve severe physical withdrawal symptoms; however, detoxing from Cocaine brings most psychological withdrawal symptoms. Some symptoms of Cocaine withdrawal are fatigue, increased Read More…
If one assumes that kids in college only abuse alcohol and illegal drugs, then that would be a false assumption. As a matter of fact, legally obtained drugs are some of the most widely abused on college campuses. Prescription drugs are easily available, and a lot of students use them to improve academic performance. When Read More…
Addiction has historically been seen as a man’s problem, not one that typically affects women. Recently, addiction research has focused attention on the differing impact addiction has on women and men. Women and men process the experience differently and often need different support mechanisms to get through addiction recovery. Learn more about whether gender really Read More…
Relapse statistics may appear gloomy at first glance but the percentage of people who will relapse after a period of recovery ranges anywhere from 50% to 90%. This is often used as justification for those who want to keep doing addiction. Rather than hide behind the statistics, let’s learn about how to find aftercare resources Read More…
When looking for information on getting help for opiate addiction, it helps to know the signs of addiction but also where to go for help. Finding the right resources is a challenge but not impossible to overcome. Take a look at some of the best ways to find treatment options for opiate addiction. Treatment True Read More…
Jealousy is an emotion everyone experiences at some point. Human beings have a variety of emotions and sometimes jealousy pops up. Responding to this emotion is a choice and is something that does not need to take over a person’s life. Learn how to live with this challenging emotion. Wallowing in Jealousy Jealousy becomes a Read More…
Statistics demonstrate nearly 7 percent of teens have tried cocaine by the senior year of high school and half have tried some sort of illicit drug by the time high school is finished. The more parents know about what children are doing and what is happening in peer groups, the easier it is to recognize Read More…
Cocaine is produced from the leaves of the coca plant. Cultivated in large quantities in South America, the drug is mixed with an array of chemicals including sulfiric acid, kerosene, caustic soda and cement to produce a liquid. This then is boiled to get a more solid form of cocaine. Learn more about how cocaine Read More…
Any mother who loses a child to the heroin epidemic experiences unimaginable tragedy. One mother in particular dedicated herself to waging a war against heroin yet still lost two sons to an overdose within hours of one another on the same night. Learn more about her story. The Fight Vicki Allendorf runs a national non-profit Read More…
Methadone impacts the central nervous system by blocking receptors that produce euphoric feelings and a state of feeling wonderful. A synthetic, long-acting opioid, methadone is similar to morphine in that sense. Methadone works by preventing opiate withdrawal symptoms, blocking euphoric effects of opiates and minimizing cravings. Learn more about the process of detox for individuals Read More…
