The worry a parent feels if they suspect their child or teen is using drugs is huge. The sign of a loving parent is to…
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A few months ago, while in a group therapy session, I first heard the term lapse. Relapse is something all addicts and people in recovery…
Cocaine, one of the most addictive drugs known to man other than heroin. It wrecks people’s lives and families every day. Cocaine is not grown…
Drugs are more prevalent in certain areas where there is more crime, homelessness, and drug dealing. Most everyone knows where the bad neighborhoods are in…
Drugs are almost ubiquitous, and their widespread and multiple uses make it impossible to exclude them from everyday life. When people use drugs, they do…
An opioid drug or medication activates the brain’s opioid receptors to release endorphins and dopamine. These two brain chemicals are called neurotransmitters, which cause the…
Statistics say that more than 85 percent of people relapse after receiving treatment in the first year of their recovery. A relapse is defined as…
Xanax is a type of benzodiazepine that is often prescribed to treat things like anxiety disorders and panic disorders. Xanax is a central nervous system…
Diazepam, also known under the brand name Valium, is a potent prescription medication. It is most commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It…
Heroin is a type of opioid drug. Opioids are made from morphine that is harvested from the opium poppy seed plant. All opioid medications and…