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/ July 2, 2024
Preventing Fentanyl Addiction

How Can Doctors Contribute to the Prevention of Fentanyl Addiction? Doctors play a pivotal role in preventing fentanyl addiction. They can do this by prescribing opioids cautiously, considering alternative pain management strategies, and closely monitoring patients for signs of...

/ June 29, 2024
The Odorless Nature of Raw Fentanyl and Its Detection Challenges

What is the Odor of Raw Fentanyl? Raw Fentanyl is essentially odorless. This characteristic adds a dangerous layer to its presence in illicit drugs as it becomes harder to detect. The absence of a distinctive smell makes it easy...

/ June 28, 2024
Support Systems in Fentanyl Addiction Recovery

What Role Do Family and Friends Play in Fentanyl Addiction Support Systems? Family and friends form a crucial part of the support system for individuals battling fentanyl addiction. They provide much-needed encouragement, hold the individual accountable, and help minimize...

/ June 27, 2024
Recognizing Fentanyl Addiction

What are the Signs of Fentanyl Addiction? Fentanyl addiction is a serious health problem that can have devastating consequences. It is characterized by a number of signs, including significant changes in sleeping patterns, unexpected weight loss, poor concentration, slowed...

/ May 30, 2024
Pain Management in High-End Substance Abuse Treatment

Pain management is a fundamental component of substance abuse treatment. This is particularly true for chronic pain patients. At Carrara Treatment, Wellness, & Spa, managing pain successfully is not only about alleviating physical discomfort, but also about creating an...

/ May 22, 2024
Is LSD Addictive? – An Exploration

LSD Short for lysergic acid diethylamide, is a powerful hallucinogenic substance. It is a hallucinogenic compound that can alter perception, thoughts, and feelings. Its effects are primarily mediated by the serotonergic system in the brain. Here’s how it works:...

/ April 16, 2024
The Hidden Danger: Tainted Drugs and Their Deadly Impact

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...

/ April 15, 2024
What are the barriers and challenges in drug recovery?

Drug recovery is often hindered by a variety of internal and external constraints. Internally, cognitive development and false beliefs about drugs can play a significant role in an individual’s ability to overcome addiction. Additionally, low self-esteem and self-efficacy can...

/ April 2, 2024
Exploring Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Substance Use Disorders

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...

/ March 26, 2024
Understanding Naloxone Administration for Fentanyl Overdose and Withdrawal

Learn how to properly administer naloxone for fentanyl overdose and withdrawal.