Can I overdose on Xanax? This is a question many people ask. Although it is a prescription drug, overdosing on this drug is very possible. Typically, the more potent a substance is, or the more it is taken, the more likely it is that an overdose will occur. If you or a loved one is…
The benefits you gain from living sober are worth the effort it takes to get there. Your mind is cleared and you can focus on other things besides alcohol and drugs. You can finish your tasks and take care of your responsibilities because you are no longer focused on seeking and using substances. Whether this…
If you’re concerned a loved one is abusing drugs, you may wonder, “What do track marks look like?” Heroin, an opiate, is one of the most commonly injected drugs. In the last decade, the number of individuals addicted to heroin who first injected heroin jumped from 8.7 percent to 33 percent. If you’re certain your…
Both illicit and legal substances can be harmful when abused; however, not all drugs are created equally. While some substances merely impair, other drugs can have fatal consequences after only one use. Not only are all drugs different, but when it comes to illicit substances, the potency of one batch of drugs can vary from…
Medicaid drug rehabs in North Carolina provide low-income individuals with access to addiction and mental health care. These programs are accessible to Medicaid beneficiaries because they are administered by a Medicaid-managed care plan. More than two million people are covered by North Carolina Medicaid, the state’s health plan for low-income individuals, as of July 2018….
Many people wonder: Does addiction run in the family? In truth, addiction is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics. It is true that certain individuals may have a genetic predisposition to substance use disorders (SUDs), which are defined as uncontrollable substance use despite negative consequences, but having a genetic predisposition does not mean…
In recent years, people have begun researching just how addiction changes the brain. Since the 1930s, researchers thought that addictive behavior was caused by a moral shortcoming or lack of willpower. They believed that if addicts were punished or encouraged to quit their habits, they would be able to overcome their problems. However, the scientific…
An investigation spanning seven months has finally come to a conclusion as nine people were arrested for intent to distribute the deadly opioid, fentanyl, in Western North Carolina. The Asheville Police Department, along with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and Drug Enforcement Agency made the arrests between March 4th…
Fentanyl is a highly potent opioid used to relieve acute and chronic pain. In its prescription form, fentanyl is approximately 100 times stronger than morphine and can be fatal if taken in large quantities or if it’s injected instead of administered through a patch or other device. Reducing the incidence of Fentanyl overdose deaths requires…
Phencyclidine (PCP) is a recreational drug that has gained widespread popularity in the party scene. It is also known as ‘angel dust’ and ‘peace pill’. PCP is a dissociative drug which means it distorts senses and induces hallucinations. In high doses, it can be extremely dangerous for users because of its dissociative properties. If…