Should Employers Drug Test For Recreational Marijuana?
A rising number of states across the country have moved to legalize marijuana use, either strictly for medical purposes, or fully through the legalization of both medical and recreational drug use. Within the workplace, these changes have led some employers to drop marijuana from their five-panel substance abuse screenings, which traditionally test for marijuana, opioids, […]
Dangers Of Taking Cocaine With Alcohol
Cocaine is an illicit stimulant that can be dangerous to take before, after, or as you are drinking alcohol, due to its ability to mask the effects of alcohol. This dangerous combination of drugs, and its effects on your cognition and vital organ systems, carries an increased risk for alcohol poisoning and life-threatening drug overdose. […]
The Dangers Of Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths involving opioids and psychostimulants such as cocaine have increased over the last year. Cocaine is an illicit drug and stimulant that is derived from the coca plant in South America. It is typically in a powder form or a hard, rock-like […]
How A Rise In Illicit Fentanyl Use Is Leading To Less Heroin Deaths
Illicitly manufactured fentanyl has largely replaced heroin in the illicit drug market, which has become increasingly toxic and deadly for people who buy and use illegal drugs. According to the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the number of overdose deaths involving the illicit opioid heroin have trended downward in recent years, after spiking […]
What Is Medication Management In A Drug Rehab Program?
Medication management is a treatment strategy commonly used in drug rehab programs. It involves several steps, with the overarching goal of helping a person along in their recovery journey. Medication management typically involves: an assessment by a healthcare professional identifying the most suitable medication for treatment (if applicable) monitoring and supervision of medication delivery reviewing […]
What Happens During A ‘Bad Trip’ From Drugs?
Certain types of illicit drugs can cause what’s known as a “bad trip.” A bad trip can generally be described as a negative experience with a drug. Typically, a hallucinogen. A bad trip from hallucinogenic or dissociative drug use may cause side effects that can be distressing and potentially dangerous. What Drugs Can Cause A […]
High Potency Marijuana: Is It More Addictive?
Marijuana (cannabis) is one of the most widely used substances in the United States, alongside alcohol and nicotine. Marijuana, a psychoactive substance with mixed legal status in the U.S., is generally believed to be less addictive than other common drugs of abuse, like heroin and prescription opioids. However, a new study, published in The Lancet […]
How Meth Is Affecting Drug Overdose Rates In Rural America
A new study shows that methamphetamine, an illicit stimulant more commonly known as “meth,” is driving drug overdose spikes in many rural communities across the United States. That study, conducted as part of the Rural Opioid Initiative, found that the dual use of opioids and meth was associated with a greater risk of overdose compared […]
How To Quit Vaping And Prevent Withdrawal
Quitting a vape can be difficult without a plan, and without the right support in place to help you manage symptoms of withdrawal and other common triggers for relapse. Seeking professional help through a detox center or addiction treatment provider may also be recommended if you are unable to cut down on vaping on your […]
Can Beer Make You An Alcoholic?
According to a recent Gallup poll, 39 percent of U.S. drinkers report drinking beer, compared to 31 percent who drink wine and 27 percent who drink liquor. Beer is commonly consumed, and it generally has a lower alcohol content than liquor. But beer isn’t harmless. While most adults in the U.S. who drink do so […]