At Evoke Wellness at Cohasset, we understand the hardships faced by individuals battling addiction and the questions that often come with it. One question we…
Fentanyl was introduced in the 1960s to treat severe pain. Outside of a medical setting, the general public was largely unaware of fentanyl until approximately…
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid synthesized from morphine derived from the opium poppy. In recent years, heroin use across all demographics has drastically increased…
Millions of Americans are prescribed benzodiazepines, or benzos, to treat muscle spasms, insomnia, seizures, panic, and anxiety. While highly safe and effective when taken as…
Crack cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug derived from powder cocaine, which is made from the leaves of the coca plant. Because of how…
Methamphetamine is derived from amphetamine, a potent central nervous system stimulator. Amphetamines are commonly prescribed to treat conditions like ADHD, narcolepsy, and clinical obesity. When…
Benzodiazepines are prescription medications developed to help mitigate symptoms of medical conditions, including anxiety and insomnia. Commonly referred to as “benzos,” they are some of…
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug made from the coca plant leaves. Crack is a crystallized form of cocaine that looks like small rocks and…
Most people are aware of the opioid epidemic that has swept through our nation at an alarming rate since the 1990s. Many types of drugs…
Self-medication is becoming more and more prevalent in our society today as people are looking for solutions to their problems. Lack of access to medical…