Heroin Identification
Finding an illicit substance when you’re not expecting it is not usually a good experience. Whether you’re in your own home, out in public, or visiting someone, it can make you feel unsafe and like you can’t trust the people...
How Much Does Cocaine Cost: The Whats and Whys Behind the Price of Cocaine
At its height in the 1980s, cocaine was often referred to as “the rich man’s drug” because it was popular among higher-income populations. Is that still the case today? The recreational consumption of cocaine is now popular across many socio-economic...
Heroin Nod: Is It a Common Side Effect or a Sign of Overdose?
Have you ever lost consciousness without warning? Have you watched it happen to a loved one? The heroin nod is what it’s called when you begin to lose consciousness after taking the opioid. It happens often and can put you...
What Is Cocaine Cut With? The Substances Sneaking Into Every Dose
Taking cocaine is always risky because of the side effects it causes, but there are other risks you may not have thought of. How do you know what’s really in your cocaine? There are many potential answers to the question,...
Cocaine Overdose: Identifying Symptoms and Preventing Further Harm
When was the last time you overindulged in something? How do you know when you’ve reached your limit? Sometimes, overindulgence feels good. Eating an extra slice of cake or sleeping in just 5 more minutes is a great treat just...
Cocaine Identification: Recognizing the Substance and Associated Tools
Your home is supposed to be a safe place where you and your loved ones can shelter yourselves from the outside world. Finding an unknown, possibly illicit substance in your home feels violating and makes you question your relationships with...
Side Effects of Cocaine Addiction: How to Recognize Addiction in a Loved One
Have you noticed recent changes in someone you care about? Are they experiencing sudden, unexplained physical or psychological changes? Your loved one could be living with cocaine use disorder. In 2021, it was estimated that 326,000 Floridians used cocaine at...
Cocaine Withdrawals: Knowing When to Reach Out for Help
Have you ever experienced cocaine withdrawals? If you have, then you understand how difficult it can be to manage the symptoms on your own. One of the most common symptoms of cocaine withdrawal is cravings. Unfortunately, it’s all too common...
Signs of Cocaine Addiction: Recognizing Changes in Your Loved One
According to the 2021-2022 National Survey on Drug Use, more than 241,000 Floridians reported using an illicit substance within a month of being surveyed. Many of these people showed unique signs that they had been consuming an illegal substance. If...
Signs of Heroin Addiction and What to Look for in a Loved One
An estimated 42,000 Floridians used heroin in 2021 alone. Thousands of those people have a heroin use disorder. If you’re concerned that someone you love may be one of them, do you know how to identify the signs? Knowing what...
