What is 2C-B?
New substances are becoming more and more prevalent on the streets and in club scenes. One of the new common drugs is called 2C-B, or pink cocaine. What is 2C-B? While the nickname refers to cocaine, it actually has no […]
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What Are the Risks of Tranq?
Tranq is a common slang term for the animal tranquilizer xylazine. This tranquilizer is used every day in veterinary clinics throughout the country. Unfortunately, it’s also sometimes diverted for non-approved use in human beings. Involvement in substance abuse comes with
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What Is Tranq?
America’s decades-long opioid crisis is ongoing. In recent years, a new substance abuse danger has been added to this crisis. That danger comes in the form of xylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer sometimes known as tranq. On its own, tranq
Side Effects of DMT
N-dimethyltryptamine, better known as DMT, is a naturally occurring hallucinogen found in certain trees and plants. The drug is illegal in the U.S., largely because its consumption comes with significant risks for substance abuse. Concern about DMT also centers on
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What Is DMT?
Substance abuse comes in many forms. You may be familiar with problems related to well-known substances such as alcohol and opioid painkillers. However, you may be less familiar with one of the many drugs classified as hallucinogens. One such drug
Why is Xanax Use Among Teens Skyrocketing?
Xanax is a name brand of alprazolam, one of the most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs in the United States. This medication is in the category of benzodiazepines and is used to treat panic disorders and anxiety. It works by enhancing
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5 Reasons to Never Touch Alcohol or Drugs
Drug and alcohol use is commonplace, to the point that those who don’t drink are often interrogated as to the reasons why. This is despite the many risks associated with drug and alcohol use, both short-term and long-term. While activities
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4 Impulsive Behaviors You Need Help with Now
It’s human nature to speak without thinking sometimes. On occasion, you may buy things on the spur of the moment. These behaviors are examples of impulsivity—acting without forethought. To some degree, impulsive behaviors are common. However, impulsivity can be seen
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How to Keep Your Job Before, During and After Treatment
As a professional and someone who generally has their life together, recognizing that you have an alcohol or drug addiction can be complicated. You may use substances recreationally for some time before realizing that you no longer feel in control
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When You Feel A Craving, Urge Surf Instead
Whether it’s detox, rehab, 12-step meetings, learning to curb the use of drugs, managing our lives in new ways or dealing with cravings, anything associated with stopping our addictions is often incredibly uncomfortable (at first) and requires a great deal
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