While Massachusetts has been hit hard by the opioid crisis, many residents have also started struggling with a non-opioid drug: methamphetamine. Also called meth or crystal meth, methamphetamine is a...
3 Reasons Why People Binge Drink (& 7 Ways To Stop)
According to the CDC, binge drinking is the single most common, expensive, and deadly pattern of alcohol consumption in the United States. And for many, it's a difficult pattern of...
10 Tips For Enjoying A Sober Thanksgiving
From traveling to cooking to handling any family tension, Thanksgiving comes with a number of stressors. When you’re in recovery from alcohol addiction, you face additional stressors in the form...
Carfentanil Vs. Fentanyl | Similarities, Differences, & Dangers
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, most overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, which are analgesics (painkillers) made in laboratories. They act similarly to opiates (natural opioids) such as...
7 Signs Of A “Weekend” Alcoholic
Do you celebrate the weekend with a glass of wine or two? While this behavior may seem harmless, it could lead to binge drinking (drinking a large amount of alcohol...
Nose Damage From Cocaine Abuse | Signs & Complications
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that causes a rush of energy and excitement. Many people abuse the drug by snorting it. This practice can seriously damage your nose. If...
7 Signs Someone You Love Is Addicted To Cocaine
Cocaine is a white powder made from the leaves of the coca plant. It’s a powerful stimulant drug that causes a rush of energy and euphoria (intense joy). Some people...
Does Drug Rehab Work? | Statistics & Success Rates
Like other chronic diseases, drug addiction (also called substance use disorder) is treatable. During treatment, a person learns not only how to control their drug use but also how to...
Orange Tesla Ecstasy Pills | Dangers & Effects
Orange Tesla ecstasy pills contain 3,4 methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA). The small orange tablets are shaped like a shield and have “Tesla” stamped above the t-shaped Tesla logo. They glow under a...
Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One With Addiction
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 70,000 lives were lost to drug overdoses in 2019. Each one of those people was a loved one: someone’s...