by Keenen Diamond | Sep 25, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Q&A
When a person combines heroin and cocaine it is known as a ‘speedball’. The combination can be extremely dangerous or lethal because it mixes together a very strong depressant with a very strong stimulant. Heroin depresses respiration while cocaine stimulates the...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 24, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Life in Recovery
Many of us had painful experiences during our time in addiction that we would prefer to forget about. It can be difficult not to become agitated or upset when we are reminded of these experiences. However, through recovery we can gain a new perspective on what...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 24, 2018 | Alcoholism, Health and Wellness
Alcoholism is a devastating affliction that can cause major damage to the brain and body. The more we drink, the more likely we will be to face problems with our memory. Alcohol can affect both short-term and long-term memory, as well as increase our likelihood of...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 21, 2018 | Addiction News, Drug Abuse
Phenethylamines are a large class of drugs that act as central nervous stimulants in humans. Bromo-DragonFLY is a potent hallucinogenic drug related to the phenethylamine family. The drug is highly toxic and has been responsible for at least five deaths. The new drug...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 20, 2018 | Alternative Therapy, Health and Wellness
As we enter into a life of sobriety, it may be difficult to address minor aches and pains without the use of mind-altering substances. Fortunately, there are a variety of non-medication-based treatments that are effective in treating aches, pains, and a variety of...
