How does crack cocaine overdose happen? Crack is usually smoked, which is a dangerous method of administration. When it is smoked, the drug enters the bloodstream quickly and then crosses the blood-brain barrier to affect neurotransmitters of the central nervous system. Unintentional overdoses of crack can be common, and are almost always caused by theRead More
It is possible to build up a tolerance to ecstasy, or MDMA, just like with most other drugs. Excessive use can cause the body to build up a tolerance that requires more of the substance to get the normal effects, which always runs the risk of escalating toward overdose. The question is does tolerance leadRead More
Taking recovery “one day at a time” is a familiar idea. There are several layers built into it. The most important meaning is that you don’t have to quit using forever; you only have to quit for today. It’s the first step on a journey of a thousand miles. Of course, “one day at aRead More
An addiction is something you do habitually and compulsively to the extent that it interferes with other aspects of your life or endangers your health. Often, there is a physical component. Alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and prescription painkillers can alter your physiology to the point where not using them becomes physically painful or even dangerous. OverRead More
