If you follow celebrity news, you may have heard allegations related to Kanye West and nitrous oxide. Find out more about the rapper and his potential tie to nitrous below. Whether Kanye is dealing with a nitrous oxide addiction or not, whippet abuse is a serious topic that's been undermined by viral TikTok ... Read More
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What is Afrin? Addiction & Side Effects of Nasal Spray
Some people with chronic sinus problems become dependent on nasal sprays like Afrin, which offers short-term relief from congestion and other symptoms of hay fever and the common cold. Afrin is one of a number of nasal sprays that can have different active ingredients and thus be more or less habit-forming, depending ... Read More
How to Identify an Unknown Pill: Signifiers and Pill Identifier Apps
Updated 12/20/2024 Have you just picked up your prescription and want to confirm the pharmacist dispensed the correct drug? Perhaps you're caring for an elderly parent and need to know you're giving them the right pills at different times of the day. In some cases, you may come across an unknown pill on the street ... Read More
What Is Greening Out?
Simply put, "greening out" refers to cannabis overuse or overdose. Exactly why and how greening out occurs is a bit more complex; greening out can happen as a result of recreational use but may happen to individuals using cannabis medicinally. The risks for greening out increase by using alcohol with cannabis or by ... Read More
Sleeping Pill Overdose and Addiction: The Risks of Narcotic Sleeping Aids
Sleep disorders can be incredibly impactful on a person's health. Improper sleep can cause chronic health issues and depression. Additionally, it can affect an individual's ability to make a living or nurture a healthy social life. This is part of the reason it's become common to use sleeping pills. Just like many ... Read More
The “Florida Model” of Rehab – A Closer Look
When you think of Florida, you probably think of sunny beaches and beautiful sands. However, those familiar with rehabilitation programs may have a more sour view of Florida. The Sunshine State has pioneered a new type of rehabilitation program known as "the Florida model." This model, which was supposed to be a new ... Read More
Marijuana Overdose – Is There Such a Thing?
After smoking several joints with his friends and taking numerous hits off a water bong, Mike, a regular pot user, feels more stoned than he's ever felt before. Until this moment, he never thought it was possible to "overdose" on marijuana— but now, he feels strangely gripped by a growing sense of anxiety and paranoia. ... Read More
Medication-Assisted Treatment
“Medication-assisted treatment” (MAT) refers to the use of certain FDA-approved medications to relieve drug and alcohol cravings and is an increasingly common rehab option for patients with alcohol and/or opiate use disorders. While many addiction treatment providers say they provide MAT therapy, though, the philosophy ... Read More
