Black Tar Heroin: What Exactly is it?
Black tar heroin isn’t nearly as prevalent as the powder version of this drug – but it can be just as powerful, and even more dangerous. What is Black Tar Heroin? Heroin is a powerful...
The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Drugs
If you’ve ever received a prescription from your doctor, there’s a good chance you were advised not to drink alcohol while taking the medication. Mixing alcohol with prescription drugs can be dangerous, because alcohol may...
Pink Cocaine: What is Tucibi?
In 2019, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime issued a warning about an emerging threat called pink cocaine, or tucibi. This dangerous, misleadingly named substance has now made its way to the U.S.,...
THC Detox: What to Expect
Contrary to an unfortunately persistent myth, you can become addicted to marijuana. When you then try to stop using the drug, a variety of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms can prevent you from doing so. If you...
Understanding Chemical Dependency
Chemical dependency and addiction are often used interchangeably. However, even though these terms share many similarities, there are also some important distinctions between them. What Does Chemical Dependency Mean? Chemical dependency refers to the physical...