Drug Addiction

Individuals reporting an increase on any item were asked if they required “support from a psychiatrist, physician, therapist, counsellor, or alternative health practitioner to cope with these feelings/experiences? ” and then if they “believe the feelings were/are part of a positive process of growth or integration? The present study responds to these gaps using a […]

In conversations with dealers and buyers, a trend emerges among the stories of smooth transactions. Popular hashtags, like #Kush4Sale or #OGKush, are important, and a good place to start. Some users post requests but that’s the easiest way to get scammed or arrested, so, if you’re trying to buy, you’re better off searching for sellers […]

Treatment centers that promote abstinence are at odds with the medical standard of care — long-term use of medications, like buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone. But only about 25 percent of outpatient centers provide them. We invite you to share your experiences at the end of the page. Scoring the next fix feels like a race […]

Unlike opioids, which are depressants, cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant. While opioids cause the body to slow down, stimulants make the body speed up, increasing blood pressure and heart rate. If you or a loved one are showing the first signs of an overdose, call 911. We offer a complete suite of treatment […]

Taking ketamine with stimulants (such as cocaine and ecstasy) may overload your heart. Stimulants may keep you moving when the effects of ketamine would otherwise have immobilised you, increasing the chance of accidental injury. People who die or end up in hospital almost always have combined ketamine with other drugs, particularly alcohol. Taking it with […]

Ecstasy can normally be detected in a urine test between 1 to 4 days after taking it. For this reason, you should never take a whole pill in one go, even if you’ve taken ecstasy before. Ecstasy pills are usually swallowed and MDMA is usually rubbed (dabbed) into the user’s gums. Ecstasy pills can be […]

Ask the institution that requested the drug test about when you can expect results. Although this is used in the treatment of heroin addiction, it can be abused, which is why the test screens for it. The test will likely screen for all forms of cocaine, including crack cocaine. If you are concerned, you can […]

Once overdose symptoms are safely managed, and a safe detoxification process is complete, the next step toward recovery can begin. To learn more about the recovery process, contact a treatment provider today. WHO recommends that naloxone be made available to people likely to witness an opioid overdose, as well as training in the management of […]

They affect the brain’s monoamine neurotransmitter systems, which include norepinephrine and dopamine. Many drugs can alter a person’s thinking and judgment, and can lead to health risks, including addiction, drugged driving, infectious disease, and adverse effects on pregnancy. Information on commonly used drugs with the potential for misuse or addiction can be found here. Hallucinogens are […]

If someone you love is experiencing a substance use disorder, please bear in mind that they have a chronic illness and need support and help. Learning about addiction and how not to enable a person is one way you can help them. Having the ongoing support of loved ones and access to professionals can make […]