Drug Addiction

Intravenous cocaine users may also experience an allergic reaction, either to the drug, or to some additive in street cocaine, which can result, in severe cases, in death. Because cocaine has a tendency to decrease food intake, many chronic cocaine users lose their appetites and can experience significant weight loss and malnourishment. But it carries […]

Most of these studies have revealed changes in brain function, often without notable performance deficits, suggesting that performance may be maintained through recruitment of brain regions not typically engaged in a particular cognitive function. In contrast, schizophrenic patients with cannabis abuse had better emotional memory than schizophrenic patients who did not use cannabis, possibly by […]

It’s not a sign of weakness, bad judgement or other personal characteristics. The best way to support someone coping with addiction is to encourage them to find help. It’s also important to remember cocaine use often has a ripple effect, putting stress and strain on relationships. If that’s your situation, consider participating in a support […]

Researchers note larger phase 3 studies should be completed, but those with PSTD should NOT use MDMA on their own to try to replicate these results. A small study published in The Lancet Psychiatry looked at the use of MDMA in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A harm reduction community centered around the […]

Originally a medicine to ease constipation, laxatives can be misused as part of purging behavior to get rid of unwanted calories. There’s a belief that laxatives help to expel food before it’s absorbed, which isn’t the case. Laxatives can effectively treat various medical conditions but may cause adverse effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, and […]

It is critically important that an individual who engages in inappropriate use of ketamine get professional counseling and treatment. Aside from the above drug interactions, a 2017 study reports that taking ketamine with amphetamine-like stimulants can produce undesirable effects. People who use it claim that a ketamine trip is superior to a PCP or LSD […]

Both substances can also cause dependence, overdose, and death. People typically feel the effects of crack immediately, and these effects can last a few hours after taking it. If you use crack or cocaine chronically, the drug’s half-life may increase. There are many cases of first-time users developing an addiction to one of these substances. […]

A study published by The Annals of Pharmacotherapy reported that addiction to and abuse of gabapentin were most likely to occur in individuals who had a history of addiction to other substances, including alcohol, cocaine, and opioids. Rates of gabapentin misuse were 1.1 percent in the general population and 22 percent in drug abuse treatment […]

What makes Casa Palmera distinct from other treatment facilities is our desire to not only heal the body, but also aiming to heal the mind and spirit. If you have a loved one who may be suffering from crack or cocaine addiction, cocaine rehab treatment center may be helpful. These facilities offer incredible cocaine rehab […]

Drug-related deaths involving pregabalin have risen over the years, according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra). “It is a very dangerous drug when used in the wrong doses, by the wrong person, or when it is mixed with other medication in a way that we cannot really predict what the outcome will […]