Mixing Lexapro and Cocaine – What are the risks?
Many people who have been prescribed Lexapro (escitalopram) by their doctor hope that it will improve their quality of life. However, it is important to note that new medications often require big changes to our life choices. Mixing Lexapro and cocaine can have very serious, even deadly, outcomes, so keep reading to learn more about […]
What Are the Most Addictive Drugs?
As a rehabilitation clinic we are often asked by families “what are the most addictive drugs?”. The answer to this is complex, as drug profiles are so different and the development of addiction in individuals is multifaceted. The quest to determine the addiction risk of drugs is one that is still ongoing. This exploration delves […]
Is Suboxone Addictive?
If you’ve ever wondered ‘Is Suboxone Addictive’ then you’re not alone. Many who learn about this medication are concerned about the risks of giving someone with an addiction a new medication. While no medication is without its risks, especially those used to treat withdrawals, it’s important to avoid making judgments without having all the facts. […]
Chest pain after drinking alcohol: what does it mean?
While it is not common, some people experience chest pain after drinking alcohol. This discomfort may manifest in their throat, central chest, or even more concerningly, in their heart. If you regularly feel chest pain after consuming alcohol, it could be a sign of an underlying issue that requires attention. There are many potential causes […]
Is cocaine a stimulant or a depressant?
As specialists in drug addiction and substance use disorder treatment, our team of professionals are often asked, “Is cocaine a stimulant or a cocaine depressant?” Although there is a simple and quick answer to this question – cocaine is a stimulant drug, not a depressant – there are also other factors to consider if you’ve […]
From Pain Relief to Addiction
To someone in significant physical pain, the sooner relief arrives the better. Medication in the form of powerful opiates or opioids offers swift and effective alleviation of pain. However, in some cases this may be the beginning of a potentially fatal attraction. The treatment for the pain may lead to the development of dependency on […]
Weed Addiction
It can be hard to keep track of the number of names by which marijuana is otherwise known; pot, grass, ganja, dope, hash, being just a few. “Weed” is among the most common perhaps because, quite simply, the herb-like cannabis plant could pass as one. Cannabis Sativa and THC For dubious political reasons in 1930’s […]
Stimulant vs depressant : understanding the difference and effects on mental health
Not everyone who takes a drug, whether legal or illegal, fully understands its properties or how it affects the brain neurochemically. most users focus primarily on the immediate subjective experience: will it make them feel differently in the way they hope? few consider how the substance might be scientifically classified. How stimulants and depressants affect […]
Tranquilliser Addiction
The epidemic of opioid/opiate misuse with which parts of the world are presently beset follows another epidemic of drug misuse triggered by the overprescription of medications with inherently addictive properties. Benzodiazepines In the late 1950’s, benzodiazepines, of which there are a myriad branded and generic variations, became available and were shown to have a variety […]
Opioid/Opiate Addiction
Opiates, like morphine and codeine, occur naturally and are extracted from the opium poppy, while the term opioid covers drugs that are either partially synthetic (e.g. heroin and oxycodone) or wholly synthetic (e.g. methadone and fentanyl). However, for convenience and because they work in the same way on the brain’s receptors, opioid is the term now […]