A question frequently asked is: Can you smoke shrooms? Shrooms, more commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms,’ are among the most well-known psychedelics. People consume them, cook with them, and make juice with them, but are they smoked? Shrooms have been the focus of ongoing research on anxiety and depression due to their potential to trigger euphoria….
Unlike other types of administration, injecting drugs leaves visible physical signs, or track marks, for anyone to see. Most drug users don’t start injecting drugs, but those seeking a quick high might eventually progress to intravenous drugs. In this article, you will learn about track marks and what they tell you about someone’s addiction. What…
How long does a meth high last? And what does it feel like? A meth high is a result of dopamine being elevated in the brain. Dopamine plays a role in movement, motivation, and reward or reinforcement of behavior. When someone smokes, snorts, or injects meth, they experience an increase in dopamine, which leads to…
Several social media posts and local news reports have warned about fentanyl-laced weed or “fentanyl weed”. Drug dealers often mix fentanyl with other drugs, such as prescription painkillers, because of its cheap price. However, the combination of other drugs and fentanyl may increase the risk of overdose. This article will explain the effects and dangers…
Addiction, or Substance Use Disorder (SUD), is a complex and challenging disease that affects the person struggling with substance abuse and their family members. Addiction can cause significant strain and damage to relationships, leading to resentment, anger, and frustration. That is why involving family members in the addiction recovery process is crucial. Family therapy can be essential…
Despite the nickname it’s recently earned in its rise to popularity, pink cocaine is not actually cocaine; it’s only named that way. In fact, it has no real relation to cocaine. Pink cocaine is a synthetic party drug that’s especially popular among teens. Also more formerly known as 2C-B, pink cocaine has various side effects,…
Love is not a cure for addiction, but it can be a powerful tool for recovery! Dating an alcoholic is a challenging and complex experience. After all, recovery affects both people in the relationship. It’s crucial to be aware of the resources available to help yourself and your partner if you’re dating an alcoholic. Spotting…
How to get sober in Asheville, North Carolina. This beautiful mountain town has long been a healing destination—dating back to the early 1900s! In the past century, not much has changed. Many people flock to this part of the Blue Ridge mountains to heal, recuperate, and improve their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. If you…
Considering how to get someone into rehab can be overwhelming and confronting the fact that a loved one has an addiction and needs is often an extremely difficult decision to make. This might involve staging an intervention to urge them to seek help, or suggesting treatment even if they are unaware of their issue with…
Vaping addiction has become a huge problem among adolescents. In fact, e-cigarettes have been the most popular tobacco product among young people since 2014. Approximately 13% of high school students and about 30% of middle school students said they had used electronic cigarettes—also known as vaping—in the past 30 days in 2022. This is alarming…