Deadly Fentanyl Increasingly Found In Cocaine Fentanyl-laced cocaine is causing overdoses all across the country, and leaving a trail of unexpected death and heartbreak. As reported by NPR, a pipe was the only sign of drug use found near Chris Bennett's body in November. But it looked like the 32-year-old Taunton, ... Read More
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Buddy Bell In Cocaine Hell, Enters Rehab
Friends Shocked by Buddy Bell Addiction Crisis One of the biggest challenges with addiction is that often times, even close friends and family are not aware when someone is in a desperate state of addiction. Part of the insidious nature of the disease is how it protects itself from exposure at all costs. This was ... Read More
Crack-Cocaine Addiction
Crack-Cocaine Addiction Crack-cocaine is the enhanced man-made form of cocaine. It gives more of a euphoric effect, lasts longer, and is less expensive than the powder form of cocaine. Additionally, crack is more addictive, which is cause for the high amount of people that use crack in this nation. It is used for its ... Read More
Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Although it's illegal, cocaine is still relatively easy to obtain, providing its users with a short-lasting but potent high. According to the most recent "National Survey on Drug Use and Health" (NSDUH), an estimated 1.9 million people aged 12 and older used cocaine during ... Read More
Cocaine Detox
Cocaine addiction is a powerful and complex condition that affects thousands of people every year. Over 5 million Americans reported using cocaine in 2022, with this drug ranking among the top six substances involved in drug-related emergency department visits. In the same year, 27,569 Americans died from a cocaine ... Read More
Science Says Cocaine Causes Brain to “Eat” Itself
It’s no secret that doing drugs can be dangerous for the brain. But just how dangerous? Cocaine in particular poses a threat because of its means of ingestion. The nostrils connect directly to the brain using the olfactory nerve - the first cranial nerve - which allows us to have a sense of smell by delivering vital ... Read More
Tweaking, and Other Common Drug Terms
Tweaking is a term heard among drug users describing the behavior of someone addicted to stimulants and looking for their next fix. It primarily applies to people who use methamphetamine. Understanding this and other slang terms can help you recognize more about a person's drug use and how to help them. What Does ... Read More
Concerta Addiction
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 11% of U.S. children aged 3 to 17 years receive a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at some point in their lives. Many adults are also seeking ADHD diagnoses as they learn more about this condition and self-identify with some of its ... Read More
