Dissociative drugs powerfully distort your perception of both sight and sound. These drugs also trigger feelings of detachment or disassociation, for which they are named. Now, these effects are not hallucinogenic. It would be more precise to label ketamine and PCP as dissociative anesthetics. As well as these two drugs, DXM (dextromethorphan) and salvia also…
Suboxone is a medication containing buprenorphine combined with naloxone in a single tablet. Buprenorphine has been successfully used to treat heroin addiction and it works by triggering the opiate receptors in your brain to reduce the intensity of cravings and withdrawal. Crucially, the medication achieves this without delivering the intense high or the dangerous side…
Struggling with addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic is hard. Two crises are happening in the US right now: COVID-19 and addiction. Unfortunately, opioid overdoses in the US rose by 40% in May 2020. The trouble is, people who have a substance or alcohol use disorder tend to have underlying medical conditions that can increase their…
Through the JAMA Psychiatry Network, the American Medical Association reports on the prevalence of addiction in the United States. Throughout their lifetime, 29% of adults have lived with addiction to alcohol while another 10% have faced addiction to opioids, stimulants, or other substances. That’s nearly 30 million Americans who live with these struggles each day.…
The tragic death of skateboard legend Jeff Grosso in 2020 shook many Orange County residents. A toxicology report by Orange County Crime Lab discovered that the superstar skater had 0.0459 milligrams of fentanyl in his blood. Opioids are still an increasing problem in Orange County and nationally, due to the over-prescription of opioid painkillers and…
Discerning whether your teen suffers from drug addiction can be challenging. Adolescence is normally accompanied by new emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Therefore, you might interpret your teen’s shift in behavior as typical adolescence while it is a result of drug addiction. You can find out if they are indeed using drugs by asking direct questions.…
For anyone struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, acknowledging that you have a problem is the first step towards recovery. The next step is to decide how to recover. For most people who try to quit drug and substance abuse, going to rehab is not the first thing that crosses their minds. The reluctance to…
Substance use affects people from different backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. Whether prescribed or recreational, continued drug use increases tolerance levels and physical dependence. Ultimately, this leads to addiction, which can be deadly if not treated. One factor that enables immediate addiction treatment is recognizing addiction signs early on. This post will discuss what those signs…
Depression and Drug Addiction Substance abuse intensifies the symptoms of depression and leads to other conditions like brain damage. Most elements of depression go hand in hand with the signs of drug addiction. This is why one should seek proper treatment and care for both disorders. Depression and drug addiction can cause individuals to isolate…