Drug Rehab
How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System?
What is Oxycodone? Oxycodone is an opioid painkiller, used for moderate to severe pain relief. A medical professional may prescribe oxycodone after a serious injury, post-surgery, or when dealing with cancer. It is also used to treat chronic pain when other drugs – such as aspirin or ibuprofen – are too weak. Some oxycodone brand…
Read MoreHow to Be Happy Without Drugs
If substance use has been part of your life for a long time, it can be difficult to imagine life without drugs or alcohol. Certain drugs may have altered brain function impacting your ability to naturally produce hormones related to happiness and joy. The good news is, that with the right care and support, you…
Read MoreCan You Die From Heroin Withdrawal?
Heroin is an illicit opioid that is responsible for thousands of deaths each year. What many people don’t know is you can develop a physical dependence on substances like heroin. This means the body will require the substance to function normally. If you are dependent on heroin and suddenly stop, you will experience severe withdrawal…
Read MoreCocaine Overdose Symptoms
Cocaine is a white powder that comes from the leaves of the coca plant. It is most commonly used as a recreational drug and is highly addictive. Cocaine is a stimulant drug, and causes increased alertness, energy, and feelings of euphoria. Cocaine use comes with many dangers. Users of cocaine risk mental and physical damage,…
Read MoreHow Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System
Ketamine is a medicine used primarily as an anesthetic. It is also used recreationally for its dissociative effects. As with many dissociative drugs, they can react with other drugs or have side effects. This leads many people to wonder, how long does ketamine stay in your system? What Exactly Is Ketamine? Ketamine (ketamine hydrochloride) is…
Read MoreTramadol Addiction Symptoms, Signs, and Treatment
What Is Tramadol? Tramadol hydrochloride (tramadol) is a widely-prescribed pain relief medication that doctors use in cases of moderate to severe pain management. Oftentimes they prescribe it in situations where normal pain medications don’t properly manage pain, such as post-surgery or injuries. Doctors sometimes treat chronic pain with extended-release forms of the substance. Commonly prescribed…
Read MoreHeroin Overdose: Signs and Symptoms
Heroin is an illicit and potent opioid derived from morphine. It is classed as a Schedule I substance drug, meaning it has no legal use and its use poses a high risk of addiction. In recent years, America has been living through an opioid epidemic – tens of thousands of Americans experience an opioid overdose,…
Read MoreCan You Overdose on Cocaine? Overdose Signs and Symptoms
Cocaine is one of the most used illicit substances in the United States, with around five million people reporting using it in the past 12 months. It is popular for the intense energy and increased confidence that it provides due to how it affects your brain’s neural pathways. Cocaine can be highly addictive, with cocaine…
Read MoreDangers and Side-effects of Smoking and Snorting Adderall
Adderall is a stimulant prescription medication that belongs to a group of drugs called amphetamines. It is typically prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy symptoms. Adderall is also often abused to increase energy and mental focus or for a pleasurable ‘high’ when taken in larger doses. Adderall works by stimulating the…
Read MoreHow Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System
Cocaine is a common drug that is abused to feel more alert, awake, and energetic. In answering the question of how long cocaine stays in your system, we need to discuss the drug’s half-life, the method of administration, and the different drug tests used to detect cocaine’s metabolites. Various factors affect the length of time…
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