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How is Cocaine Made?

Cocaine is a highly addictive Schedule II narcotic stimulant and is typically sold as a white powder or small clumps that are then broken up. It is primarily snorted but it is also injected, smoked, or added to other drugs like marijuana (a…
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How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?

The length of time cocaine is detectable in urine depends on several variables, like how long and how much you’ve been using, and the type of test used. Urine analysis (UAs) is by far the most commonly used method of drug testing. How long…
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Why Does AA Not Work For Everyone

Alcoholics Anonymous is a nonprofessional, community, and peer support organization dedicated to helping people solve their common problems of alcoholism. Or so the famed AA Big Book says. But AA does not work for everyone. Why does AA not work…
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Spirituality in Recovery

There are a number of ways you can move forward with long-term recovery and conquer any addiction issues you’re facing. One way people choose to do that is through a focus on spirituality in recovery. This approach may not be right for everyone.…
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Relapsing On Drugs

The journey to recovery is different for each individual. The decision to find assistance or treatment for drug and alcohol abuse takes courage and commitment, and it isn’t always smooth sailing. Some aspects of recovery are painful or intimidating,…
Drugs Leaving The Body
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How Long Do Drugs Stay In The Body?

A common question among people who use drugs—whether illicitly or by prescription—is, “How long will this drug stay in my body?” This question may be asked by those looking to understand how long the drug’s effects will last, when…
Mdma Addiction And Risks
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MDMA Risks

Whether it’s being called ecstasy, molly, or MDMA, this powerful stimulant has had a common place in the club and rave scene for years. But what exactly is this drug that so many teens and young adults are carelessly putting into their bodies?…
Addiction Recovery And Honesty
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Honesty In Recovery

Everybody lies every now and then. Whether it’s a little white lie to help avoid upsetting a loved one, or something a little more serious to help your own interests, lying is just part of being human. Unfortunately, it’s also the component…
Community Reinforcement Approach Addiction Support
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Community Reinforcement Approach (CRAFT)

Substance abuse treatment comes in many forms, styles, and various approaches. Since addiction is a lifelong disease that impacts every individual differently, the methodology behind addressing substance use disorder is similarly varied. In…
Five Ways Drugs Can Enter The Body
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5 Ways Drugs Can Enter Your Body

There are numerous methods of ingesting and using drugs. These include smoking, swallowing, snorting, injecting, and using suppositories. For substances to affect the brain, they must enter the body by some means first. Any of the above methods…