Meth Overdose

Meth Overdose Methamphetamine, also known simply as “meth”, is a dangerous and highly addictive drug. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported from a 2017 survey that approximately 1.6 million people had reported methamphetamine use and approximately...
Most Addictive Drugs

Most Addictive Drugs

“What are the most addictive drugs?” If you’ve ever wondered this or even Googled it, you’ve probably found that the number of substances that can be considered “addictive” lies likely in the hundreds-perhaps thousands. Certain substances like nicotine, alcohol, and...
Living in Colorado

Living in Colorado

Colorado Springs, true to its name, lies in Colorado, a state in the Western United States. The Rockies cut right through the center of the state, providing varied geography and stunning natural beauty. The state boasts an impressive number of trails and trailheads,...
Speedballing

Speedballing

Speedballing is a slang term that refers to the mixing of cocaine with heroin or benzodiazepines. Cocaine, a stimulant, combined with heroin, an opioid, yields a mixture that users usually inject directly into their bloodstream, or one after the other. Cocaine...
Why is Fentanyl so Dangerous?

Why is Fentanyl so Dangerous?

Fentanyl is a synthetic drug in the opioid family. Like morphine, doctors may prescribe fentanyl to treat pain. While more often manufactured in tablet form, fentanyl also comes as a patch, spray, or injectable solution. Some common brand names of fentanyl include...

Meth Psychosis

Meth, short for methamphetamine, is a stimulant drug. It primarily affects the central nervous system, but also has a variety of short and long-term effects on the body. It is a synthetically produced chemical, and is a variant of the medication amphetamine. The main...