Synthetic drugs can profoundly affect a person’s brain and body. Often stronger and more easily addictive than natural drugs, the safest, most effective way to stop using synthetic drugs is with professional support. For many, synthetic drugs are a...
Cocaine is a popular stimulant drug. Popularized in the 1980s party scene, many people think cocaine is only used at parties, raves, and concerts. In reality, people use cocaine every day for work, school, and to increase productivity....
Opiates are highly addictive. Made from the opium poppy, opiates like morphine have long been used as hospital-grade and illicit painkillers. Unfortunately, opiates, like their synthetic version, opioids are highly addictive and hard to stop taking...
People use heroin every day. Contrary to popular belief, many people use heroin and other opioids while maintaining jobs, family life, and school. Many young adults may experiment with heroin. However, regular users are often over 30....
People across the country and here in New Hampshire struggle with opioid use every day. The country is amid an opioid crisis, as opioids become stronger and more lethal. For many, opioid addiction develops from prescription opioid use for...
Over the last several years, much has been reported about the opioid crisis. The terms ‘opiate’ and ‘opioid’ are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. What is an opioid? What is an opiate? What is the difference? Understanding the...
Although most people are aware that cocaine is highly addictive, understanding how cocaine operates in the brain can shed some light on why. Furthermore, learning to recognize the signs of cocaine abuse and the symptoms of cocaine addiction can...
Most people know that cocaine is addictive, but it can be difficult to know when you or a loved one has crossed the line between use and abuse into addiction. Often, people who use cocaine over time find that they have a hard time quitting. For...
Using cocaine can seem fun, but what happens when you want to stop and can’t? Withdrawing from cocaine is difficult, but recovery is possible with the right help and support. Some people choose to participate in a cocaine withdrawal management...
Going through withdrawal is probably the part of getting treatment that is most concerning to people new to their recovery journey. Especially when dealing with opiates, withdrawal can be difficult, but it can be done with the right help and...
