What Is Chronic Alcohol Abuse?

Chronic alcohol abuse, also known as heavy drinking, is a pattern of repeated alcohol consumption. It goes beyond occasional or moderate drinking and can lead to numerous negative health and social consequences.  To understand how such a problem develops, you have to understand the definition of binge drinking. According to the National Institute on Alcohol […]

Signs of a Cocaine Overdose

What Is Cocaine? The drug cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug derived from the cocoa plant of South America. It’s consumed for its powerful stimulant effects, which include alertness, energy, and euphoria. The drug comes in two primary forms: Cocaine Hydrochloride — A white, powdery substance that is often snorted through the nose, injected […]

How Long Does Suboxone Block Opiates?

What Is Suboxone? Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It’s a 4:1 formulation of buprenorphine and naloxone, both of which are opioid agonists. It’s intended to be a way to treat opioid abuse while avoiding the abuse potential buprenorphine brings. It does this by incorporating naloxone (better known as Narcan). Aside […]