Addiction & Treatment Blog Articles

How does drug abuse affect your community

When a person is dealing with addiction, they often tend to think things like, “I’m not hurting anyone else, so why should I stop?” However,...

Does delta 8 show up on a drug test?

Delta 8 is commonly viewed as a middle ground between CBD products and marijuana. However, there is a considerable amount of confusion and misinformation surrounding...

Krokodil

Often called “The World’s Deadliest Drug,” Krokodil is one of the most frequently misunderstood drugs. Some people have heard gruesome stories about the drug dissolving...

Why You Shouldn’t Mix Alcohol and DayQuil

Alcohol is already bad for a person’s health when consumed on its own, and it can be even worse when mixed with DayQuil. Unfortunately, many...

How to say no to Alcohol

Drinks are a common part of most social and professional events. Whether you’re at a birthday party, a wedding reception, or a networking happy hour,...

Klonopin vs. Xanax: What’s the Difference?

When it comes time to prescribe a medication to treat anxiety, medical professionals have two options. One is Klonopin, and the other is Xanax. Both...

How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System?

Methamphetamine is a stimulant that makes the body’s systems work much faster than normal. In fact, it is near the top of the list of...

What’s a Perc 30?

“Perc 30” is a slang term that refers to a 30 mg dose of oxycodone, which is an opioid pain medication. The actual pharmaceutical name...

Did Juice WRLD Die Because of an Overdose?

It has been over one year since world-famous rapper Juice WRLD died at the young age of 21 from an overdose of oxycodone and codeine...

What Does A215 Mean on a Pill?

The U.S. Food Drug Administration requires prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) medications to have an imprint code etched or marked on the pill that is...

Drug Abuse in Long Island

Long Island has long been described as ground zero for the heroin and opiate epidemic. In a National Safety Council report, Long Island residents accounted...

Calvin Klein Club Drug

There is a new club drug cocktail that is killing our youth and authorities are helpess to stop it. The ‘Calvin Klein’ drug tragically took...

Corrupt Cops Arrested in Long Island After Drug Raid

Three Nassau County law enforcement officers were arrested during a drug raid after their connections with a drug ring were exposed. One of the police...

Is CBD a Relapse?

CBD is in the news lately as a revolutionary, almost miracle-like drug that treats a variety of illnesses. CBD stands for cannabidiol which is one...

Is Using Kratom a Relapse?

The FDA and DEA are pushing for kratom to become a scheduled substance but many people find the plant helpful in alleviating opioid withdrawal symptoms...

What to Eat During Heroin Detox

We see more and more people desperately struggling with heroin addiction across the country. Getting over a heroin detox is not easy because of the...