Refuge Recovery: Meetings and Philosophy
30Jan
24Jan
What is Pink Cocaine?
Understanding the Tuci Drug and How it Differs from Cocaine
Despite all the recent attention to pink cocaine in the news, did you know that the Drug Enforcement Agency (or DEA) does not classify ‘pink cocaine’ as “a common drug?” On the other hand, while many try to understand ‘what is...
20Jan
What Drug Makes You Grind Your Teeth?
The Surprising Answers on Drugs That Induce Tooth Grinding
Did you know that teeth grinding can become a “destructive habit” if you don’t get the right dental treatment? It is a distressing condition that can lead to oral pain and even severe tooth decay. It is a distressing condition, often...
08Jan
Why Does Cocaine Smell Like Gasoline?
Common Solvents in the Cocaine Production and Cutting Process
Why does cocaine smell like a weird substance; namely, like gasoline? It turns out that the powerful stimulant, cocaine, is not famous only for its addictive properties. It also has a pungent, chemical smell that comes off as “gasoline-y” to many. But why...
27Dec
What is the Hardest Drug to Quit?
My Personal Experiences in Quitting and the Toughest Drugs to Leave Behind
Drug and alcohol addiction is a crippling situation no matter who the user is. No matter what the drug, when you suffer from an active addiction, you are at the mercy of the drug. Nothing else matters. So what are...
06Nov
What Happens if You Eat Cocaine?
The Effects of Eating Cocaine and the Risks of Cocaine Overdose
I struggled with cocaine addiction off and on until I was in my mid-thirties. Before I finally got help at Icarus Behavioral Health, my cocaine use was out of control. I've ingested cocaine in just about every way you can...
20Jul
Does Cocaine Cause Hair Loss?
The Realities Behind Balding and Cocaine Consumption
Most people are already aware of the serious effects of cocaine on the body and brain. They may not be expecting some of the lesser-known side effects of cocaine consumption such as hair loss. Does cocaine cause hair loss and what can you do...
06Jul
How Much is a Gram of Cocaine?
Realizing the Financial Cost of Cocaine Abuse
One of the more significant aspects of drug abuse that tends to be ignored in favor of the side effects of the substance is the financial cost. Cocaine prices are extremely high and climbing ever higher with each passing year. Understanding what you spend may...
20Jun
What Happens After a 1st Failed Drug Test on Probation?
Getting Help to Avoid Incarceration for Substance Use
Unfortunately, the reality of substance use is that relapses can happen from time to time. The important thing is that you get back up and keep trying to live your life in recovery. There is a more serious risk if you face a...
18May
Coolio Overdose: The Real Story
