Addiction Recovery Blog
What Traits Do People with Addictive Personalities Possess?
It isn’t surprising that those who have worries they might develop an addiction to alcohol or drugs often trying figuring out what traits those with addictive personalities have. These people who are worried about their own life and the possible development of an...
The Length of Time Marijuana Stays in the Body?
Marijuana, also known as THC, weed or pot is troublesome drug. There is no exact length of time for how long marijuana stays in the body. There is no set time for how long it would still show up on a hair, saliva, blood or urine test. Numerous factors affect the...
Everything You Need to Know About the Danger of Snorting Xanax
Xanax, the brand name for alprazolam, is among the medication used as an anti-anxiety drug. It has gained much popularity after it has been proven to offer speedy symptom relief from the condition. This sedative and hypnotic benzodiazepine (benzo) medication can...
Important Facts About Scopolamine and Its Dangers
Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine, has a bad reputation in South America, where there are horror tales of people allegedly inhaling the powdery substance or taking it without their knowledge when mixed in a drink, and then waking up days later in an unfamiliar...
Medical Usage and Side Effects of Prozac: Can You Get High On Fluoxetine ‘Prozac’?
Prozac, also known by the name Fluoxetine, is a drug typically used in the treatment of major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and other certain conditions. Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is the most active chemical compound in Prozac. The drug is administered...
Most Dangerous Drugs That Can Result in an Overdose
We hear about drug overdoses almost every day, whether because a famous artist died from one accidentally or because of the epidemic linked to opioid crisis. Drugs seem to be everywhere, and the government is cracking down on dealers and countries who export the...
Household Highs: The Dangers Lurking in Your Home
We have all heard about teen ingesting detergent pods as a game and then ending up in the local emergency room. Just like with these everyday household items, there are other dangers lurking in your own home and as a parent you must always be on the lookout. While you...
Punishing Drub Abuse Relapses Doesn’t Improve Outcomes
One of the many things hindering drug abuse treatment is that drug addiction isn't considered just an involuntary mental condition, akin to a disease, but also a crime. If the police detect illicit drug use, the drug abuser can go to jail or to involuntary drug...
The Dangers Of Using Nutmeg To Get High
Nutmegs, the “dried seed kernels of a tall evergreen tree” (nejm.org) may seem like a quick and easy alternative to taking drugs, but you’re risking your very life if you do. Used as early as the Middle Ages as a spice, the first time it was used as poison was in the...
Inherent Risks of Snorting Adderall
Adderall is a stimulant that is mainly used to treat ADHD. It’s a combination of both amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which pass through the central nervous system and alter the chemicals in the brain to control hyperactivity. Patients taking this drug report of...