Kidney Damage and Cocaine

Apr 19, 2022

Kidney Damage and Cocaine The kidneys provide many vital functions, including ridding the body of waste and helping the system to maintain the right amount of fluid. They also produce essential nutrients, create red blood cells, and maintain blood pressure. Illicit...

Using Suboxone for Treatment

Mar 30, 2022

Using Suboxone for Treatment For those in the throes of addiction, taking medication designed to assist in recovery such as Suboxone or Methadone can seem like an attractive path out that can be easier on both the body and the brain. Unfortunately, there is a stigma...

How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your Body?

Mar 22, 2022

How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your Body? Derived from the coca plant, cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance and a stimulant that causes its user to experience a brief, euphoric high. While its effects are short-lived, the long-term effects of cocaine use can...

The Physical Signs of Alcoholism

Mar 18, 2022

The Physical Signs of Alcoholism According to a recent national survey, 14.1 million adults have an alcohol use disorder. As AUD progresses, people begin to exhibit visible changes. Often, drinking increases through either consistent daily use or binging episodes....

Immune System Disruption from Alcohol

Feb 9, 2022

Immune System Disruption from Alcohol The immune system is one of the most important and most powerful parts of the body. It’s responsible for fighting off disease that comes in the form of germs, bacteria, viruses, and cell mutations. With such an important task, of...