When people want to relax or celebrate, they often turn to alcohol. This legal substance is one of the most popular drugs in the world. While drinking alcohol might seem...
Shooting Up Errors | How To Know When You Missed
Some people inject drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Injecting a drug (also called “shooting up”) means using a needle to deliver the drug into a vein. Sometimes, the needle...
What Is 6-APB (“Benzofury”)?
Stimulant drugs are substances that speed up your central nervous system. Some are very well-known, including MDMA (also called ecstasy) and amphetamine (also called speed). Other stimulant drugs are newer...
World Mental Health Day: Purpose & Participation
October 10th, 2022, is World Mental Health Day (WMHD). WMHD strives to make mental health and well-being a priority through awareness of mental illnesses and treatment resources. The first WMHD...
What Is Coke Jaw?
Cocaine is a white powder made from the leaves of the coca plant. As a stimulant drug, it causes a rush of energy, confidence, and euphoria (intense joy). It’s among...
Ensuring Safety In Addiction Treatment For World Patient Safety Day
Patient safety is one of the most critical factors in ensuring effective medical care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as health care systems across the globe become more...
What Is Tweaking?
Methamphetamine (also called meth or crystal meth) is a highly addictive and powerful drug. One of its most dangerous effects is called tweaking. If you or someone you know struggles...
Using DSM-5 Criteria To Diagnose Substance Use Disorders
In 2022, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) was published. This manual includes criteria for over 70 disorders. Listed in the DSM-5-TR is...
Cocaine Vs. Meth | What’s The Difference?
Cocaine and methamphetamine are two of the most dangerous substances in the world. Both are considered stimulant drugs. That means they speed up your central nervous system, causing a rush...
How To Make Sober Friends In Addiction Recovery
Finding recovery from drug addiction is one of the hardest, yet rewarding experiences people with substance use disorders may go through in their lives. Creating community through a network of...