What is Heroin? What does heroin look like? Heroin can be a white or brown powder, or a black sticky substance is known as black tar heroin. This opioid drug is highly addictive because the excessive use of heroin often… Read More »What Does Heroin Look Like
What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply. You should only take antibiotics when they are needed because… Read More »Antibiotics and Alcohol
Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol The combination of cocaine and alcohol is popular among drug users, perhaps because of more intense feelings of ‘high’ beyond that perceived with either drug alone, less intense feelings of alcohol-induced inebriation, and tempering of discomfort… Read More »Cocaine and Alcohol
Breastfeeding and Alcohol Use Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers. Generally, moderate alcohol consumption by a breastfeeding mother (up to 1 standard drink per day) is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if… Read More »Alcohol and Breastfeeding
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is our body’s natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear or apprehension about what is to come. But if your feelings of anxiety feel extreme, last for longer than six months, or are… Read More »Alcohol and Anxiety
What is Prozac? Fluoxetine, sold under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. It is used for the treatment of the major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic… Read More »Prozac and Alcohol
What is Cocaine? As a street drug, cocaine looks like a fine, white, crystal powder. Street dealers often mix it with things like cornstarch, talcum powder, or flour to increase profits. In addition, they may also mix it with other… Read More »What is Cocaine Made Out of?
What is Adderall Withdrawal? Adderall withdrawal is different for everyone. Your withdrawal experience will depend on a number of factors, including the nature of your Adderall use. If you have a stimulant use disorder (Adderall addiction), then there will be… Read More »Adderall Withdrawal
What is a Co-Occurring Disorder? A person with co-occurring disorders has both a mental disorder and an alcohol or drug problem. These conditions occur together frequently. About half of people who have a mental disorder will also have a substance use disorder at some point in… Read More »Co-Occurring Disorders
What is Fentanyl? Many experts describe what’s occurring to drive the drug overdose scourge as the contamination of abused drugs. The availability of fentanyl, its potent effects, and how cheap it is to cut heroin, meth, cocaine, and possibly other… Read More »Fentanyl Withdrawal