In the shadow of the well-publicized opioid epidemic, another insidious threat is quietly claiming lives: tainted drugs. These lethal substances, often laced with potent opioids like fentanyl, have turned what was once considered a recreational stimulant into a deadly...
New psychoactive substances (NPS) are substances of abuse, either in pure form or a preparation, which are not controlled by international drug conventions, but which may pose a public health threat. KNOWLEDGE is vital to recognition and care of...
Recovery from substance abuse and mental health is a journey that involves many aspects of holistic healing to access the body, mind, and spirit. At the core of Carrara Treatment Wellness and Spa’s integrative and comprehensive approach includes an...
It’s been six years since the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared opioid misuse a national epidemic. Over a decade has passed since opiates were prescribed freely with little consideration for their addictive potential. Despite the passage...
The statistics are alarming.: In 2022, 10.5% of people aged 12 and older, or 29.5 million people, had Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the past year. This includes 28.8 million adults aged 18 and older, 17.4 million males, and...
Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Many are not aware that opioid overdose deaths could potentially be prevented with NARCAN® Nasal Spray and emergency medical intervention. NARCAN® (generic naloxone) Nasal Spray can...
Learn how to properly administer naloxone for fentanyl overdose and withdrawal.
Synthetic opioids, a class of powerful pain medications chemically engineered to mimic the effects of natural opioids like morphine, are a major public health concern. After the opioid crisis of the late 90’s and early 2000’s, their destruction lingers...
While Fentanyl continues to dominate headlines, there are equally destructive drugs emerging that threaten the vulnerable. Also known as “tranq” or “tranq dope,” Xylazine has found its way into the illicit drug supply. Xylazine is often mixed with already...