Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
1. Introduction to Pink Cocaine The illicit drug market is constantly evolving, with new substances and variations emerging regularly. One such substance that has gained attention in recent years is pink cocaine. Pink cocaine, also known as “strawberry quick” or “strawberry cocaine,” has become a subject of concern due to its distinct appearance and potential […]
The opioid epidemic in the U.S. is in full swing. In 2016 there were more deaths from drug overdoses than any other year previously, and almost two-thirds of those deaths involved opioids. Every day, there are over 100 American lives claimed by opioid overdose. In 2016, there were approximately 13,500 deaths related to heroin use, […]
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is an illegally-produced drug that is commonly referred to as a “club drug”. This club drug is being abused by a growing number of teens and young adults attending raves, clubs, bars, and all night dance parties. It is an odorless, colorless liquid that is most often placed in alcoholic beverages for […]
Narcotics are a classification of drugs that are produced from a base opium. These can be either pharmaceutically produced or made in home laboratories. The two most common forms of narcotics are codeine and morphine. Other drugs that are created with an opium base include oxycodone, Demerol, hydrocodone, and fentanyl. Frequently prescribed for pain management, […]
There is a growing epidemic in the United States. Yet, few people realize the extent of the problem. Prescription painkiller abuse is skyrocketing, but many people are not even aware of it. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) notes that more people died from drug overdose in 2014 than in any other year on record, […]
The United States has a long, complicated history of fighting drug and alcohol abuse. The first anti-opium laws were passed back in the 1870s and were directed at stopping usage by Chinese immigrants. Anti-cocaine laws were implemented in the early 1900s, and laws to stop marijuana use date back to the 1910s. Then, of course, […]
When you think of drug addiction, what comes to mind? Is it a person who’s hooked on so-called street drugs? Some of the most addictive substances are legal and quite pervasive in the U.S., most of which give users a sense of emotional well-being and euphoria for a short time. This is a strikingly similar […]
Drug addiction continues to plague the United States and beyond, and certain drugs have reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. The rise of heroin and other opioid usage is particularly worrisome, although the black market is hardly suffering a shortage on other addictive substances. Not everyone who tries a drug once will develop an addiction, […]
Pain pills are routinely prescribed by doctors each and every day to their patients who have been injured or who are recovering from surgery. The vast majority of these individuals benefit from these drugs that help to relieve acute pain during a short period of time. Becoming Addicted To Pain Pills Unfortunately, a small percentage […]
Drug addiction has many signs; these are the five most important to know so you can recognize them early, which is key to treating the disease. Despite the volume of literature regarding addiction, there seems to be more of a focus on how to battle this disease, rather than the exhibiting signs of addiction. But […]
