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Why do people snort drugs?

April 5th, 2023

When you think of people using drugs, you probably think of smoking them, swallowing pills or injecting them. However, drugs can also be snorted. One of the most commonly snorted drugs is cocaine, and an estimated 4.8 million people used cocaine...

What Does Meth Taste Like?

February 27th, 2023

With over half a million meth users per week in the U.S., identifying the drug can prove critical. One of the ways you can recognize meth is through its unmistakable taste and smell. Meth primarily tastes bitter and tart. Nevertheless, its...

What Are Meth Bongs?

February 26th, 2023

Meth bongs are equipment used to smoke methamphetamines or, for short, meth. The drug paraphernalia is one of the several ways to identify meth abuse. The glass contraption gives users a larger dose of meth than standard meth pipes. Subsequently, they...

Hot Rail Meth: Definition, Effect, Dangers

February 23rd, 2023

Among the various methods meth addicts use, hot railing is one of them. The procedure involves a hollow glass tube. The tube is heated, and users inhale the drug from the other end. The method is highly associated with meth addicts...

Coke Nose: Definition, Effects, and Signs

February 23rd, 2023

Over 4.8 million people reported using cocaine in the past year. The prevailing drug has multiple side effects. One of them is coke nose. Coke nose occurs in users who snort the narcotics rather than inject or ingest them. Snorting the...

What Happens if a Doctor Finds Drugs in Your System?

January 31st, 2023

If you use drugs and come under the care of a medical professional, it is likely that the substances will be detected. This may cause great concern, especially if they are illegal items. You may be afraid that your doctor will...

Dealing With Character Defects in Recovery

December 30th, 2022

Whether we care to admit it or not, we all have character defects. And sometimes, they can ruin or stand in the way of things that would otherwise be positive in our lives, overcoming addiction being one of them. So that...

Does drinking water help flush out medication?

December 30th, 2022

Over the past 30 years, more employers have been requiring their employees to submit to drug tests. In some industries, this drug testing is mandatory, but not every employer requires you to take a drug test. If you are in an...

Halcion vs. Xanax

December 30th, 2022

Halcion and Xanax are two very commonly prescribed medications for treating anxiety, panic attacks and other conditions. Having numerous medicinal options for treating these conditions is very beneficial because some people may have adverse reactions or better results from one medication...

Do regular blood tests show drugs?

December 24th, 2022

Blood tests for alcohol and prescription drugs are not "yes or no" responses but rather a measurement of the amount present. We all have blood work done from time to time. In some cases, it’s to monitor health conditions like diabetes...

Codependency and Alcohol

November 15th, 2022

A codependent relationship is a relationship where one person eventually takes on a caretaking role while the other person takes advantage of that.

New Jersey Drug Statistics

October 31st, 2022

Substance use disorder does not discriminate according to age. Children as young as 12 and adults as old as 74 can have substance use disorder.

Suboxone Side Effects

October 29th, 2022

Although Suboxone has life-saving benefits, the drug can produce side effects.

Vicodin and Alcohol

September 21st, 2022

Prescription medications that contain opioids can be highly effective at reducing pain. Unfortunately, they can also be highly addictive.

How long does Suboxone last?

September 12th, 2022

Once the Suboxone is in your system, it goes through several distinct stages before the effects wear off.

Intensive Outpatient Program in New Jersey

August 30th, 2022

IOP requires that you attend three separate sessions each week. Each session lasts three hours. If necessary, the staff at your facility will increase the number of sessions.

How long does Suboxone stay in your system?

August 30th, 2022

Suboxone combines two semisynthetic ingredients to treat opioids and replaces methadone as a more modern and effective treatment.

How Long Does Cocaine Stay In Your System?

August 30th, 2022

Cocaine is fairly easy to consume. It takes effect quickly, but how quickly and how long a user feels the effects of cocaine depends on the way they use it



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