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The Risks of Party & Club Drugs

November 8, 2024
Bars, nightclubs, parties, raves, and festivals often have high levels of recreational drug use, with many people turning to substances for a heightened experience. Among these are “club drugs” or “party drugs,” w…

What Is The Atlanta Opioid Epidemic?

June 21, 2024
The Atlanta opioid epidemic is wreaking havoc across the city, just as it is in communities across the country. The ripple effects of opioid addiction can be far-reaching, touching the lives of family and friends as well as the person wh…

What is the Atlanta Heroin Triangle?

June 7, 2024
The Atlanta heroin triangle is contributing to the drug epidemic in the area. The number of lives touched and affected by this drug is astronomical and it has left a path of destruction in its wake. Affecting parts of Cobb, Gwinett, and …

What are the Long-Term Effects of Ketamine?

May 17, 2024
The long-term effects of ketamine can have devastating results on an individual and their lifestyle. This substance is used for a variety of medical treatments, however, it has addictive qualities and with chronic use, can lead to physic…

Does Vyvanse Build Up in Your System?

May 3, 2024
Those prescribed this medication may ask “Does Vyvanse build up in your system?”. This is a valid question, as this may be a deciding factor in whether they or their child, takes the medication. Like many prescription medications, it doe…

MDMA and Ecstasy: Effects and Withdrawal

April 19, 2024
MDMA and Ecstasy are two very different substances. They have some of the same properties, however they carry different dangers and differing effects on the person using them. Both substances contain MDMA, but the most notable difference…

The Risk of Combining Stimulants and Opioids

April 5, 2024
Combining stimulants and opioids can be extremely dangerous, leading to severe impacts on an individual’s health and wellness. These drugs, on their own, have very different effects. Oftentimes, people use them in conjunction with one an…

Signs and Effects of a Gambling Addiction

March 15, 2024
Drugs and alcohol affect the brain’s reward system, fueling addiction, and gambling addiction is thought to affect the brain similarly. Addiction can wreak havoc on the life of the individual who is struggling, resulting in long-lasting …

Sublocade

March 1, 2024
Addiction is a major struggle that thousands of people face daily, and Sublocade is just another substance that can lead to severe impacts on everyday life. While there is a medical purpose for this substance, it still carries the risk o…

Why is Morphine Dangerous?

February 16, 2024
Painkillers are one of the most widely abused substances out there, and morphine is one of the most commonly abused ones on the market. The morphine dangers can far outweigh their benefits, and individuals who struggle with this substanc…

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