Members of the LGBTQ community who struggle with substance abuse may not know where to turn for LGBTQ addiction treatment. Furthermore, they may face challenges in finding a treatment center that meets their specific needs. Consequently, many people in this group may have an addiction that goes untreated. However, Recovery Ways welcomes anyone who needs… Continue Reading LGBTQ Addiction Treatment
What is carfentanyl? Find out more by reading our latest article on this highly dangerous drug. Carfentanyl is a synthetic opioid that users combine with heroin to increase its euphoric effects. It is 10,000 times stronger than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl. As such, it is easy to overdose on carfentanyl. Users often… Continue Reading What is Carfentanyl?
What is a hallucinogen? Find out more about these mind-altering drugs by reading our latest article below. Hallucinogens are a category of drugs that produce mind-altering effects when a user takes them. Hallucinogens are often classified into two categories: classic hallucinogens and dissociative drugs. Both substances produce a euphoric effect or hallucinations. When a user… Continue Reading What is a Hallucinogen?
How addictive is Fentanyl? Learn more about the effects of Fentanyl on the brain in our latest article. Fentanyl is an opioid that doctors prescribe to relieve pain. Fentanyl is 100 times stronger than morphine. As such, it used to receive the most severe pain after an injury or surgical procedure. Some patients use it… Continue Reading How Addictive is Fentanyl?
Synthetic weed is still somewhat in its infancy, only gaining mainstream popularity in the last decade. As such, widespread synthetic weed side effects are still relatively unknown. Furthermore, few academic or government studies exist on the topic. The DEA has highlighted potential fatalities or medical emergencies related to similar TCH-based drugs such as K2 or… Continue Reading Synthetic Weed Side Effects
How long is alcohol detox? That is a complicated question. The length of detox depends on a wide range of factors, including: How long you have been drinking The type of alcohol you have been drinking The frequency and amount you drink Your weight and overall body chemistry If you have been mixing alcohol with other… Continue Reading How Long is Alcohol Detox?
How addictive is heroin? This question is one that many have asked themselves. For those asking, we have the answer. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly half a million people in the United States 12 years and older reported using heroin in 2018. Almost 100,000 visits to the hospital were… Continue Reading How Addictive is Heroin?
Many users wonder, “How long does cocaine last?” At Recovery Ways, we know the answer. The effects of cocaine on the central nervous system can occur within 5 to 30 minutes. The high is intense but does not last long. At most, the effects may continue for an hour. Several factors determine the actual amount… Continue Reading How Long Does Cocaine Last?
MDMA is a synthetic substance that is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. When you take MDMA, you suddenly feel a burst of energy and lose a sense of perception of time. People often use the drug because of the pleasurable euphoric MDMA side effects it produces. Other names for MDMA include Ecstasy and Molly.… Continue Reading MDMA Side Effects
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid commonly used as a pain killer. A doctor prescribes it for patients recovering from surgery as a short-term aid. Sometimes, doctors also prescribe fentanyl for chronic pain as a long-term treatment option. One of the dangers of fentanyl is that it has a much higher potency than morphine and other… Continue Reading Dangers of Fentanyl
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