by greatoaks | Jul 19, 2021 | Addiction |
Anxiety, tachycardia, full body tremors, wacky hallucinations, psychosis, and cacti: oh my! (Wait–what the heck is tachycardia? It’s a fancy word for rapid heart rate.) These, minus cacti of course, are just a few of the effects of mescaline. That’s right,...
by greatoaks | Jun 30, 2021 | Addiction |
All across the country, young people are taking part in an intense, often overwhelming party culture. It’s all too easy to participate, and partying hard is often glorified in social circles–even in academic and athletic environments. Rohypnol and Other Club...
by greatoaks | Jun 17, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
Can you remember what you learned in school about memory? Maybe not. But you’re probably well aware that you use memory for just about everything in life. What is Memory? Memory is the mechanism our brain uses to encode, store, and retrieve information that is both...
by greatoaks | Jun 12, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
Do you have a friend or family member who swears by Ativan? Have you used it and found it to be a miracle drug? Do you have zero idea what it is? What Do You Know About Ativan? In today’s post, we’ll explore Ativan: its composition, its purpose, and its shortcomings....
by greatoaks | May 20, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
Vicodin In 2013, Vicodin made a big splash in Food and Drug Administrations offices all over the country. With millions of Americans hooked on opioid-based prescription drugs, citizens and lawmakers alike thought it was high time to do something about the legal opioid...
by greatoaks | May 6, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse |
OxyContin, Oxycet, Oxycodone, oh my! Before diving into the tough stuff, let’s clarify some terms. Oxycodone is an opiate that is an active ingredient in pain medications. OxyContin is a brand-name medication that contains oxycodone (Percocet is another one). When...