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Knowledge is a powerful tool in the fight against substance use disorder. Our blogs provide helpful information, guides, and tips to anyone who needs it.

Many drug tests are conducted in the U.S. and while the number is declining, it’s still a common practice that should not be overlooked. Whether it’s for pre-employment screening, random drug tests for current employees, athletics or criminal justice procedures such as parole, entering and exiting alcohol addiction therapy, a failed […]

Many people are asking this question, “What does the acronym etoh stand for?” EtOH or etoh is a popular term frequently used by medical professionals and academic researchers. It refers to a substance also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol, one of the main components found in alcoholic drinks. EtOH […]

Can You Get High on BuSpar? The Addiction and Abuse Potential of Buspirone Key Takeaways When taken as prescribed, BuSpar does not produce a euphoric “high” and is not considered intoxicating, but misuse (such as taking excessive doses, combining it with alcohol, or crushing and snorting it) has been reported […]

OxyContin: Uses, Side Effects, & Addiction Risks Oxycontin is a medication prescribed for medium to severe pain. It came out on the market in 1995. Oxycontin is similar to morphine and it is highly addictive. It is listed as a schedule II drug. The law is that a person can […]

Phenytoin, sold under the more commonly known brand name Dilantin, is one of the first anticonvulsant drugs that was founded in the early 20th century. It’s primarily used to prevent seizures, particularly tonic-clonic seizures that impact the entire brain or partial seizures that impact sections of the brain. Dilantin uses […]

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorder complaints in adults. It affects up to 30% of people over the age of 40. Trying to get sleep without success is not only distressing but can have adverse effects on your mental and physical health. Sleep medication is one of […]

Posted on April 23 , 2019
Some people consider ayahuasca to be a potent treatment for addiction. Remember that it also contains substances that can produce side effects and lead you to question how dangerous is ayahuasca. Some people have had bad trips on the drug as well. If you have had a bad ayahuasca experience and want […]

What are study drugs? Considering 84 percent of college students feel overwhelmed, the higher education experience can be taxing for many.  From balancing classes, studying, extracurricular activities and maintaining a healthy social life, getting a college degree can be quite the juggle and can put a lot of pressure on students. […]

The war on drugs has, without a doubt, been the longest war the United States has been involved in. In 1971, President Nixon declared that drug abuse was the number one problem in America, thus beginning the war on drugs. Nixon’s goal, however, was to increase funding for drug abuse treatment. […]

Posted on April 15 , 2019
What is Adderall?Adderall is a stimulant medication typically prescribed to relieve the symptoms of ADHD. It is considered to be an amphetamine medication, making it a schedule II federally controlled substance. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and addiction, in addition to significant risks of psychological and physical dependence. […]

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