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Understanding the Difference Between Crack vs. Cocaine

Cocaine has been a popular drug since the early 1900s. Because it is expensive, cocaine use was often viewed as a status symbol, glamorized in Hollywood and the music industry, and many who used it downplayed its harmful effects. Crack cocaine was introduced in the 1980s, and its use was viewed very differently. Crack is […]

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Recognizing Emotional Dependency and How to Deal with It

Historically, people relied on living in groups for basic survival. Today, our need for social interaction is ingrained in our DNA. While we strive for independence, we are wired for connections with others. Our relationships fulfill our need to belong, provide emotional support, and contribute to our growth and well-being. However, we can still find

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What Is Crack Cocaine?

Much of what we hear on the news regarding drug use today centers around opioids, but millions of people struggle with other substance use disorders. Cocaine, including crack cocaine, are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that block norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin transporters, causing a build-up of these neurotransmitters in the brain’s pleasure centers and producing

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Signs of Klonopin Abuse

Klonopin is a benzodiazepine or benzo that has been widely prescribed to treat conditions including epilepsy, panic disorders, and anxiety. Like other benzos, Klonopin is highly effective for its intended uses but carries a high risk for abuse, dependence, and addiction. As such, its use has begun to decline in preference to SSRIs like Zoloft

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Opioids vs. Opiates: What’s the Difference?

Every day, millions of Americans rely on prescription medications to manage a variety of health conditions. While prescription medications are effective and have genuine medical value, many of them, including stimulants, benzodiazepines, opioids, and opiates, carry a high risk for abuse, dependence, and addiction. For most prescription drugs, the danger lies not in their medical

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What Is Pink Cocaine?

The illegal drug trade is a dark and dangerous world where people are constantly developing newer, more potent, and more hazardous substances in the pursuit of making money. Often, “new” drugs are variants of existing ones that have been altered to be cheaper to increase profits. A significant danger of these drugs is that the

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Recognizing and Managing Fentanyl Withdrawal

Fentanyl has become notorious in recent years due to its role in the opioid epidemic and the astounding number of fatal overdoses tied to it. However, although it’s used as a street drug, it’s important to remember that it is also a valued medical substance for severe health conditions. That means people can become addicted

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Isolation and Mental Health

People are social beings who rely on connections with others for many reasons. Healthy relationships with friends and family support our natural desire to belong, allow us to give and receive support, reinforce our identity, and help us better understand ourselves and others. Social isolation is common among people experiencing mental health challenges and is

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The Connection Between Alcohol and Mood Swings

You’ve likely either said or heard someone say, “I need a drink.” From the way it’s portrayed on television to social media, Americans see alcohol use as a normal and often important part of everyday life. The pervasiveness and general acceptance of alcohol consumption allow us to minimize just how dangerous it can actually be. 

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Common Signs of Meth Use

If you or someone you love is struggling with meth addiction, you understand the devastating nature of this disease. Living with meth addiction can make life seem unbearable and out of control. Because meth is so highly addictive, recreational use can quickly spiral out of control, wreaking havoc in all areas of life.  At The

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