How Long Do Different Drugs Stay In Your Saliva?

How long do drugs stay in your saliva

Taking any kind of drug leaves a trace in your system and can be detected by different kinds of drug tests. One of the easiest and fastest ways to test a person for drug use is by taking a sample of their saliva with a mouth swab, as drugs enter saliva very quickly. Also known […]

What are Blues Drugs? Roxicodone & Percocet Addiction

what are blues drugs

Roxicodone and Percocet are narcotic, pain-relieving drugs. Also known as “blues” because they are usually manufactured in small blue pills, these powerful opioid drugs are very addictive and have a high potential for abuse. They are also referred to as blues because people tend to experience severe depression during the withdrawal process. Prescription opioid drugs […]

What Are K2 Drugs?

What are K2 Drugs

Also known as “spice” and “black mamba” among other street names, K2 drugs are a type of synthetic cannabinoid that has been used recreationally since the mid-2000s but are highly addictive. K2 drugs can be sprayed onto dried plants and then smoked like marijuana, or vaporized using e-cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices. Although synthetic cannabinoids […]

What Are Gateway Drugs? 

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Gateway drugs are drugs with a high potential for dependency that can lead a person to more severe and illegal drug abuse. Alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine are considered gateway drugs because they are habit-forming, widely available, and accessible. Although peer pressure and curiosity play a role in adolescents and young adults experimenting with drugs, research […]

Which Drugs Cause Dilated Pupils?

What Drugs Cause Dilated Pupils

Dilated pupils are one of the many symptoms that may indicate drug use. Drugs affect your nervous system, which may cause the pupils of your eyes to expand to different widths depending on the type of drug you’ve taken. Dilated pupils can lead to blurry vision, headaches, and eye sensitivity, and prolonged drug use can […]

Taking Care Of Your Physical Health After Meth Addiction

Taking Care Of Your Physical Health After Meth Addiction

Recovering from substance abuse often relies on treating the psyche. At the base of all addiction are mental struggles that need to be cared for. However, the physical body also needs to heal and become the best it can be after meth addiction. We are providing you with a guide in taking care of your […]

How Long Does Adderall Withdrawal Last?

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People who take large doses of Adderall for prolonged periods run the risk of developing Adderall addiction. When this happens, tolerance builds up, meaning it takes larger and more frequent doses to get the same effects as before. Adderall withdrawal is a result of the body recalibrating itself to function without the drug. While withdrawal […]

How To Stop Heart Palpitations From Adderall

treating heart palpitations

Whether using Adderall as prescribed or recreationally, you have likely experienced heart palpitations. These alarming increases in your heart rate can make one feel like they are having a heart attack. At other times, it may feel like your heart is about to beat right out of your chest. Fortunately, heart palpitations can be managed. […]

The Intervention Process: What Happens In An Intervention?

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What Is an Intervention? An intervention is an important event created by the friends and family members of a person struggling with addiction or a mental health disorder. This intervention group is to help the person realize they have a problem, need help, and have support. While reality television shows have popularized interventions in recent years, these […]

A Timeline Of The Effects Of Long-Term Suboxone Use

timeline of long-term suboxone use

Effective opioid addiction treatment isn’t an easy task. Whether the individual has developed a dependence upon heroin or a prescription painkiller (such as OxyContin), addiction treatment recovery is rarely quick and straightforward. Instead, recovery is a gradual process, which involves several necessary steps. The earliest stage of this process is known as the detox phase, and this […]

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