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Poor Man’s Cocaine: Cheap Drugs Have a High Price

Drug abuse, whether it is prescription or illicit, is not safe, and the risks increase when cheap substitutes like poor…

2 days ago

What Is the Relationship Between Psychedelic Drugs and Schizophrenia?

While psychedelics and dissociative drugs affect the brain differently, both are often called “hallucinogens ”.   Though more studies are…

2 weeks ago

What Are the Risks of Mixing Alcohol with Prescription Meds?

Millions of people take one or more prescription medications or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs daily.  Most don’t think twice about the…

4 weeks ago

What Are the Main Steps in Addiction Treatment?

If you’re ready to break the powerful grip of drugs or alcohol, success is best achieved by seeking professional help. …

1 month ago

Carfentanil: Another Horrific Drug Crossing America’s Borders

It's hard to imagine a drug more lethal than fentanyl, which is 100 times more potent than morphine.  Until recently,…

2 months ago

A Magic Mushroom Gummy That Can Kill: Here’s What You Need to Know

Magic mushroom gummy products (nootropics) are popular for treating depression and anxiety.  Many contain psilocybin, commonly known as shrooms or…

2 months ago

How Does High-Intensity Drinking Differ from Binge Drinking?

Heavy drinking during the holidays is common.  Consuming large quantities of alcoholic beverages is often associated with having fun.  But,…

2 months ago

5 Rituals for Supporting Your Recovery Journey

Humans tend to dislike following a schedule.  It’s not uncommon for people to want to sleep in on a workday…

3 months ago

Understanding the High Rate of Holiday Relapses

With the holidays rapidly approaching, stress and anxiety often spur the use of alcohol or drugs as a coping tool. …

3 months ago

Does Drug Overdose Kill More Men than Women?

Although men and women are exposed to the same drugs, men die of drug overdose two to three times more…

3 months ago