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
People often use the terms opiate vs opioid interchangeably. However, there are some differences between the two classifications of drugs. Regardless of the difference, both drugs can be highly addictive after repeated use. People who take prescription medications may develop a dependency on opiates or opioids due to their potency. Opiate vs opioid withdrawal symptoms… Continue Reading Opiate vs Opioid
When you first start addiction treatment, you may hear a great deal about different treatment options, including recreation therapy. People will tell you about the advantages and benefits of this treatment, but you still have one question: what is recreation therapy? Recreation therapy is a type of experiential therapy for drug and alcohol addiction recovery.… Continue Reading What is Recreation Therapy?
Is marijuana a gateway drug? This question is one people have been asking for decades. While there is some truth to this assertion, the issue is much larger than just smoking marijuana. Furthermore, it can apply to almost any substance, including alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medication. Using any substance that alters brain function can potentially… Continue Reading Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?
For many people, the holidays represent a time of joy, happiness, and peace on Earth with goodwill towards men. Unfortunately, if you’re divorced, estranged from your family or friends, or just plain lonely, the holidays can be a painful time. It is easy to fall into a downward spiral of depression and return to past… Continue Reading Depression and the Holidays
Most Americans are no strangers to the Opioid Epidemic, in fact – as we noted previously – President Trump declared it a public health emergency in 2017. Large numbers of deaths caused by opioid overdose characterize what we refer to as an opioid epidemic. While misuse of opioids in the United States dates back to the Civil… Continue Reading The Evolution of the Opioid Crisis
Drug addiction is no longer confined to certain stereotypes. Research related to America’s twenty-first century opioid epidemic suggests that those suffering could be your neighbor, cousin, or best friend. In fact, addiction to opioids, a leading substance linked to death by drug overdose, is considered an equal opportunity health problem that can afflict people from… Continue Reading The Real Face of Addiction
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