What is gas station heroin?

Gas Station Heroin: What Is Tianeptine and Why Is It Dangerous?

A product sold at a gas station, convenience store, vape shop, or online retailer can look harmless. Bright packaging and easy availability may even create the impression that it has been reviewed for safety. Unfortunately, that is not always true. Products containing tianeptine—often called “gas station heroin”—have been connected to addiction, severe withdrawal, overdose, and…

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Understanding Addiction in North Carolina: Effects of Fentanyl, Opioids, Meth, Alcohol, and Cocaine on the Body and Pathways to Recovery

Fentanyl Opioids Meth Alcohol Cocaine Whether you’re seeking information for yourself, a loved one, or a professional referral, this article gives you a detailed breakdown of five major substances — fentanyl, opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol, and cocaine — how each one negatively affects the body and mind, and what recovery and treatment options exist, especially in…

Opioid Relapse: How a Prevention Plan Can Help

Opioid Relapse: How a Prevention Plan Can Help

Recovery from opioid addiction is a journey, not a destination. While completing a treatment program is a significant milestone, maintaining sobriety in the long term requires ongoing effort, support, and a well-structured relapse prevention plan. At Oasis Recovery Center, we understand that opioid relapse is a common concern for individuals in recovery, but with the right…