LAS VEGAS ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER Las Vegas addiction treatment at Desert Hope offers inpatient and outpatient drug rehab for adults struggling with addiction. For 24/7 help, call (702) 848-6223. OVER THE COUNTER DETOX Over-the-counter drug detox kits have become a big business, selling on the premise that people can cheat drug tests or remove toxins from their systems faster than the body’s natural cleansing process allows. There are several types of products that make this claim, including: Powders to be dissolved in fluids. Juice or vegetable

cleanses.

THE POTENTIAL DANGERS OF UNTREATED MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS Suicide: Individuals with untreated mental health disorders are at an increased risk for self-harm, including attempted suicide. The vast majority of suicide attempts are associated with untreated mental health disorders; some estimates suggest that over 90 percent of suicide attempts are associated with some other form of mental health

disorder.

THE 5 MOST POWERFUL DRUG CARTELS IN THE WORLD The five most famous and powerful drug cartels in the world are outlined below. Sinaloa Cartel: A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM RISKS OF HYDROCODONE? Dizziness. Swelling in the hands or feet. Back pain, tremors, or muscle spasms. Itching. Headache. Drowsiness, excessive fatigue, or sleepiness. Less common side effects include throat irritation, heartburn, headaches, irritability and mood swings, tingling in WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF GABAPENTIN? Some changes to mood and temperament. Difficulty with visual focus, sometimes seeing double. The loss of balance and difficulty with movement coordination tend to present more in elderly individuals, who are at a high risk for falling injuries. Children tend to experience mood changes and periods of depression when taking gabapentin. WHAT OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS CAN YOU OVERDOSE FROM? While rare, people do overdose (accidentally and intentionally) on common over-the-counter medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and cough/cold medicines. 1,3 People may take excessive amounts of what they assume to be safe drugs like Tylenol, not knowing that taking too much can result in very serious overdose

effects.4

WHAT IS FENTANYL MADE OF? INGREDIENTS & CUTTING AGENTS The full chemical formula for fentanyl is N- (1- (2-phenethyl)-4-piperidinyl-N-phenyl-propanamide. The drug is derived from piperidine, an organic compound that is used in the synthesis of many pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical industry has developed fentanyl derivatives by manipulating the basic molecule to create

various potencies.

WHAT IS THE WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE FOR GABAPENTIN? Gabapentin is a medication that is prescribed for partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, and other neuropathic pain conditions. In more recent years, there has been a growing concern that the medication (which is marketed under several brand names, including Neurontin) has more abuse potential than previously believed and is sometimes mixed with illegal drugs for recreational WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF USING PSYCHEDELIC MUSHROOMS? The Psychological Impact of Psychedelic Mushrooms. The main effects of shrooms are psychological, often associated with literally expanding consciousness. However, the dramatic changes to brain state and neuron interactions can trigger long-lasting and even chronic effects. One of the most frightening effects is intense panic and paranoia. LAS VEGAS ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER Las Vegas addiction treatment at Desert Hope offers inpatient and outpatient drug rehab for adults struggling with addiction. For 24/7 help, call (702) 848-6223. OVER THE COUNTER DETOX Over-the-counter drug detox kits have become a big business, selling on the premise that people can cheat drug tests or remove toxins from their systems faster than the body’s natural cleansing process allows. There are several types of products that make this claim, including: Powders to be dissolved in fluids. Juice or vegetable

cleanses.

WHAT ARE SEDATIVE DRUGS (BENZOS, SLEEP DRUGS GABA is a neurotransmitter than inhibits brain activity which can induce sleepiness and feelings of relaxation. Such effects makes these drugs very effective for people suffering from anxiety and insomnia. 1. When taken at higher doses, sedatives may create an intoxication very similar to the one caused by alcohol. THE POTENTIAL DANGERS OF UNTREATED MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS Suicide: Individuals with untreated mental health disorders are at an increased risk for self-harm, including attempted suicide. The vast majority of suicide attempts are associated with untreated mental health disorders; some estimates suggest that over 90 percent of suicide attempts are associated with some other form of mental health

disorder.

THE 5 MOST POWERFUL DRUG CARTELS IN THE WORLD The five most famous and powerful drug cartels in the world are outlined below. Sinaloa Cartel: A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. WHAT ARE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF OPIOID USE? Speaking to the Minnesota Post , doctors and former heroin addicts described the range of effects that users might feel if they attempted to withdraw from long-term opioid use: Severe depression. Sleep disruptions. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Flulike symptoms, such as WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF GABAPENTIN? Some changes to mood and temperament. Difficulty with visual focus, sometimes seeing double. The loss of balance and difficulty with movement coordination tend to present more in elderly individuals, who are at a high risk for falling injuries. Children tend to experience mood changes and periods of depression when taking gabapentin. WHY DO SOME INDIVIDUALS GET PTSD WHILE OTHERS DO NOT? Combat. Physical injury. Serious medical illness. Anywhere from 6% to 9% of the U.S. population experiences PTSD at some point in their lives. While traumatic events may certainly trigger PTSD, not everyone emerges from trauma with this disorder. 1 A large portion of those who experience trauma do not develop PTSD. WHAT IS FENTANYL MADE OF? INGREDIENTS & CUTTING AGENTS The full chemical formula for fentanyl is N- (1- (2-phenethyl)-4-piperidinyl-N-phenyl-propanamide. The drug is derived from piperidine, an organic compound that is used in the synthesis of many pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical industry has developed fentanyl derivatives by manipulating the basic molecule to create

various potencies.

WHAT’S THE LETHAL DOSAGE OF XANAX (BARS)? Though deaths have been reported in association with Xanax use on its own, lethal overdoses are more likely when they involve concurrent use of opioids or other CNS depressants such as alcohol, barbiturates, and other benzodiazepines. 1,3,4 Benzodiazepines were involved in over 11,500 overdose deaths in 2017. 4. ADDICTION RESOURCES TO DOWNLOAD AND SHARE Guide for Parents of Addicted Children and Teens. Protecting our children and young adults is an innate response for any parent. Learning how to work with and support a child suffering with the disease of addiction can be overwhelming. WHAT ARE SEDATIVE DRUGS (BENZOS, SLEEP DRUGS GABA is a neurotransmitter than inhibits brain activity which can induce sleepiness and feelings of relaxation. Such effects makes these drugs very effective for people suffering from anxiety and insomnia. 1. When taken at higher doses, sedatives may create an intoxication very similar to the one caused by alcohol. A LIST OF TESTS & ASSESSMENTS TO DIAGNOSE MENTAL HEALTH he Clinical Interview. Psychometric Testing. Physical and Laboratory Testing. Multidisciplinary Assessment. Conclusions. There are a plethora of tests and assessment techniques that can be used to assist in the diagnosis of mental health disorders. This article will discuss the general categories of assessment techniques and give examples of

each.

WHAT OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS CAN YOU OVERDOSE FROM? While rare, people do overdose (accidentally and intentionally) on common over-the-counter medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and cough/cold medicines. 1,3 People may take excessive amounts of what they assume to be safe drugs like Tylenol, not knowing that taking too much can result in very serious overdose

effects.4

BENEFITS OF STAYING IN A TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOME POST Transitional living homes, often called sober living homes, are places that people often move into after completing a residential addiction treatment program.. They provide a middle ground between rehab and returning home. There have been numerous studies and copious amounts of research done into the length of time a person spends in treatment and subsequent recovery. 7 HIGH-RISK PROFESSIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO PTSD Healthcare workers are, as a group, at a higher risk to develop PTSD than individuals in the general population, especially healthcare workers in high-stress environments such as intensive care units. 7. Mental health professionals are especially at risk due to WHAT ARE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF OPIOID USE? Speaking to the Minnesota Post , doctors and former heroin addicts described the range of effects that users might feel if they attempted to withdraw from long-term opioid use: Severe depression. Sleep disruptions. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Flulike symptoms, such as WHAT IS ECSTASY MADE FROM? Ecstasy is a manmade drug that is similar in chemical structure to amphetamine. Like amphetamine, this is a drug that is made in a laboratory by people who follow a very specific recipe and a preordained set of manufacturing steps. An analysis in Slate suggests that ecstasy pills are not hard to create. Anyone with a background in

chemistry

PLAYERS IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY (BIG PHARMA) The Wall Street Journal created an interactive graphic that showed how companies rewarded doctors – and by how much – in just the four months between August and December 2013:. Promotional talks and honoraria: $228.1 million; Travel, lodging, and entertainment: $95.9 million; Food and drinks: $92.8 million 5; One of the results of this spending avalanche is that pharmaceutical THE HOMELESS POPULATION OF LAS VEGAS: DRUGS AND DESPAIR The Worst of the Worst in a Destination City. Vice talked to some of the people living in Vegas’s sewers.One of them left his family because Las Vegas was a “destination city.” Another, named Mike, came to Las Vegas after he lost his job and got divorced. LAS VEGAS ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER Las Vegas addiction treatment at Desert Hope offers inpatient and outpatient drug rehab for adults struggling with addiction. For 24/7 help, call (702) 848-6223. WHAT ARE SEDATIVE DRUGS (BENZOS, SLEEP DRUGS GABA is a neurotransmitter than inhibits brain activity which can induce sleepiness and feelings of relaxation. Such effects makes these drugs very effective for people suffering from anxiety and insomnia. 1. When taken at higher doses, sedatives may create an intoxication very similar to the one caused by alcohol. COMPULSIVE HOARDING DISORDER & SUBSTANCE ABUSE Compulsive Hoarding and Substance Abuse. For many years, individuals who displayed compulsive hoarding behaviors were diagnosed with a variant of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that included the obsession not to discard certain items and resulting compulsions to save items that were generally useless and would be considered rubbish

by most

WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM RISKS OF HYDROCODONE? Dizziness. Swelling in the hands or feet. Back pain, tremors, or muscle spasms. Itching. Headache. Drowsiness, excessive fatigue, or sleepiness. Less common side effects include throat irritation, heartburn, headaches, irritability and mood swings, tingling in THE 5 MOST POWERFUL DRUG CARTELS IN THE WORLD The five most famous and powerful drug cartels in the world are outlined below. Sinaloa Cartel: A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF GABAPENTIN? Serious Side Effects of Gabapentin. In emergency cases, some people might struggle with breathing problems and kidney issues. These are likely among those who have had lung or kidney issues in the past, or who are using gabapentin with other substances (medicinal or

otherwise).

WHAT OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS CAN YOU OVERDOSE FROM? While rare, people do overdose (accidentally and intentionally) on common over-the-counter medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and cough/cold medicines. 1,3 People may take excessive amounts of what they assume to be safe drugs like Tylenol, not knowing that taking too much can result in very serious overdose

effects.4

WHAT IS THE WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE FOR GABAPENTIN? Gabapentin is a medication that is prescribed for partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, and other neuropathic pain conditions. In more recent years, there has been a growing concern that the medication (which is marketed under several brand names, including Neurontin) has more abuse potential than previously believed and is sometimes mixed with illegal drugs for recreational CAN YOU DIE FROM TAKING TOO MANY PSYCHEDELIC SHROOMS? Psychedelic shrooms, also known as “magic mushrooms” or just “shrooms,” refer to mushrooms that contain a chemical called psilocybin. When ingested, the drug produces hallucinations, changes in mood and perception, euphoria, and altered thinking processes. 1,2 You can overdose on mushrooms, but you are not likely to die. Still, an overdose or bad trip can be an intensely difficult WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM SIDE EFFECTS OF CITALOPRAM (CELEXA)? Citalopram (Celexa) is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Prescribed under the brand name Celexa, citalopram is used to treat depression and sometimes prescribed for alcoholism, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, or eating disorders. 1,2 SSRI antidepressants like citalopram adjust the levels of serotonin in the brain LAS VEGAS ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER Las Vegas addiction treatment at Desert Hope offers inpatient and outpatient drug rehab for adults struggling with addiction. For 24/7 help, call (702) 848-6223. WHAT ARE SEDATIVE DRUGS (BENZOS, SLEEP DRUGS GABA is a neurotransmitter than inhibits brain activity which can induce sleepiness and feelings of relaxation. Such effects makes these drugs very effective for people suffering from anxiety and insomnia. 1. When taken at higher doses, sedatives may create an intoxication very similar to the one caused by alcohol. COMPULSIVE HOARDING DISORDER & SUBSTANCE ABUSE Compulsive Hoarding and Substance Abuse. For many years, individuals who displayed compulsive hoarding behaviors were diagnosed with a variant of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that included the obsession not to discard certain items and resulting compulsions to save items that were generally useless and would be considered rubbish

by most

WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM RISKS OF HYDROCODONE? Dizziness. Swelling in the hands or feet. Back pain, tremors, or muscle spasms. Itching. Headache. Drowsiness, excessive fatigue, or sleepiness. Less common side effects include throat irritation, heartburn, headaches, irritability and mood swings, tingling in THE 5 MOST POWERFUL DRUG CARTELS IN THE WORLD The five most famous and powerful drug cartels in the world are outlined below. Sinaloa Cartel: A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF GABAPENTIN? Serious Side Effects of Gabapentin. In emergency cases, some people might struggle with breathing problems and kidney issues. These are likely among those who have had lung or kidney issues in the past, or who are using gabapentin with other substances (medicinal or

otherwise).

WHAT OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS CAN YOU OVERDOSE FROM? While rare, people do overdose (accidentally and intentionally) on common over-the-counter medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and cough/cold medicines. 1,3 People may take excessive amounts of what they assume to be safe drugs like Tylenol, not knowing that taking too much can result in very serious overdose

effects.4

WHAT IS THE WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE FOR GABAPENTIN? Gabapentin is a medication that is prescribed for partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, and other neuropathic pain conditions. In more recent years, there has been a growing concern that the medication (which is marketed under several brand names, including Neurontin) has more abuse potential than previously believed and is sometimes mixed with illegal drugs for recreational CAN YOU DIE FROM TAKING TOO MANY PSYCHEDELIC SHROOMS? Psychedelic shrooms, also known as “magic mushrooms” or just “shrooms,” refer to mushrooms that contain a chemical called psilocybin. When ingested, the drug produces hallucinations, changes in mood and perception, euphoria, and altered thinking processes. 1,2 You can overdose on mushrooms, but you are not likely to die. Still, an overdose or bad trip can be an intensely difficult WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM SIDE EFFECTS OF CITALOPRAM (CELEXA)? Citalopram (Celexa) is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Prescribed under the brand name Celexa, citalopram is used to treat depression and sometimes prescribed for alcoholism, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, or eating disorders. 1,2 SSRI antidepressants like citalopram adjust the levels of serotonin in the brain WHAT ARE SEDATIVE DRUGS (BENZOS, SLEEP DRUGS GABA is a neurotransmitter than inhibits brain activity which can induce sleepiness and feelings of relaxation. Such effects makes these drugs very effective for people suffering from anxiety and insomnia. 1. When taken at higher doses, sedatives may create an intoxication very similar to the one caused by alcohol. LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF HYDROCODONE Cognitive Impairment: Long-term, addiction can change the shape of structures in the brain, which can make thinking and learning harder. Addiction, tolerance, and dependence: Misusing or abusing hydrocodone can cause the body to become physically dependent on the drug while also decreasing the drug’s effectiveness, leading to tolerance. THE 5 MOST POWERFUL DRUG CARTELS IN THE WORLD The five most famous and powerful drug cartels in the world are outlined below. Sinaloa Cartel: A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. BENEFITS OF STAYING IN A TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOME POST Transitional living homes, often called sober living homes, are places that people often move into after completing a residential addiction treatment program.. They provide a middle ground between rehab and returning home. There have been numerous studies and copious amounts of research done into the length of time a person spends in treatment and subsequent recovery. WHAT ARE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF OPIOID USE? Speaking to the Minnesota Post , doctors and former heroin addicts described the range of effects that users might feel if they attempted to withdraw from long-term opioid use: Severe depression. Sleep disruptions. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Flulike symptoms, such as WHAT IS ECSTASY MADE FROM? Ecstasy is a manmade drug that is similar in chemical structure to amphetamine. Like amphetamine, this is a drug that is made in a laboratory by people who follow a very specific recipe and a preordained set of manufacturing steps. An analysis in Slate suggests that ecstasy pills are not hard to create. Anyone with a background in

chemistry

HOW TO WEAN OFF XANAX The first step in recovery from an addiction to Xanax is to admit that there is a problem. When the need for Xanax becomes so great that a person must continually increase dosage levels or can’t function properly without the drug, it’s time to seek help. From there, though, it can be difficult to figure out what to do next. MORPHINE WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS AND TIMELINE 3-5 hours: Just a few hours after taking the last dose, morphine begins to leave the system and the effects begin to wear off. Cravings will begin to appear at this point, as well as the first mild withdrawal symptoms, such as yawning, sweating, runny nose, aches, and nausea. 1-3 days: This tends to be the worst period. WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF USING PSYCHEDELIC MUSHROOMS? The Psychological Impact of Psychedelic Mushrooms. The main effects of shrooms are psychological, often associated with literally expanding consciousness. However, the dramatic changes to brain state and neuron interactions can trigger long-lasting and even chronic effects. One of the most frightening effects is intense panic and paranoia. WHAT’S THE LETHAL DOSAGE OF XANAX (BARS)? Though deaths have been reported in association with Xanax use on its own, lethal overdoses are more likely when they involve concurrent use of opioids or other CNS depressants such as alcohol, barbiturates, and other benzodiazepines. 1,3,4 Benzodiazepines were involved in over 11,500 overdose deaths in 2017. 4. LAS VEGAS ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER Las Vegas addiction treatment at Desert Hope offers inpatient and outpatient drug rehab for adults struggling with addiction. For 24/7 help, call (702) 848-6223. WHAT ARE SEDATIVE DRUGS (BENZOS, SLEEP DRUGS GABA is a neurotransmitter than inhibits brain activity which can induce sleepiness and feelings of relaxation. Such effects makes these drugs very effective for people suffering from anxiety and insomnia. 1. When taken at higher doses, sedatives may create an intoxication very similar to the one caused by alcohol. COMPULSIVE HOARDING DISORDER & SUBSTANCE ABUSE Compulsive Hoarding and Substance Abuse. For many years, individuals who displayed compulsive hoarding behaviors were diagnosed with a variant of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that included the obsession not to discard certain items and resulting compulsions to save items that were generally useless and would be considered rubbish

by most

WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM RISKS OF HYDROCODONE? Dizziness. Swelling in the hands or feet. Back pain, tremors, or muscle spasms. Itching. Headache. Drowsiness, excessive fatigue, or sleepiness. Less common side effects include throat irritation, heartburn, headaches, irritability and mood swings, tingling in THE 5 MOST POWERFUL DRUG CARTELS IN THE WORLD The five most famous and powerful drug cartels in the world are outlined below. Sinaloa Cartel: A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF GABAPENTIN? Serious Side Effects of Gabapentin. In emergency cases, some people might struggle with breathing problems and kidney issues. These are likely among those who have had lung or kidney issues in the past, or who are using gabapentin with other substances (medicinal or

otherwise).

WHAT OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS CAN YOU OVERDOSE FROM? While rare, people do overdose (accidentally and intentionally) on common over-the-counter medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and cough/cold medicines. 1,3 People may take excessive amounts of what they assume to be safe drugs like Tylenol, not knowing that taking too much can result in very serious overdose

effects.4

WHAT IS THE WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE FOR GABAPENTIN? Gabapentin is a medication that is prescribed for partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, and other neuropathic pain conditions. In more recent years, there has been a growing concern that the medication (which is marketed under several brand names, including Neurontin) has more abuse potential than previously believed and is sometimes mixed with illegal drugs for recreational CAN YOU DIE FROM TAKING TOO MANY PSYCHEDELIC SHROOMS? Psychedelic shrooms, also known as “magic mushrooms” or just “shrooms,” refer to mushrooms that contain a chemical called psilocybin. When ingested, the drug produces hallucinations, changes in mood and perception, euphoria, and altered thinking processes. 1,2 You can overdose on mushrooms, but you are not likely to die. Still, an overdose or bad trip can be an intensely difficult WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM SIDE EFFECTS OF CITALOPRAM (CELEXA)? Citalopram (Celexa) is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Prescribed under the brand name Celexa, citalopram is used to treat depression and sometimes prescribed for alcoholism, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, or eating disorders. 1,2 SSRI antidepressants like citalopram adjust the levels of serotonin in the brain LAS VEGAS ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER Las Vegas addiction treatment at Desert Hope offers inpatient and outpatient drug rehab for adults struggling with addiction. For 24/7 help, call (702) 848-6223. WHAT ARE SEDATIVE DRUGS (BENZOS, SLEEP DRUGS GABA is a neurotransmitter than inhibits brain activity which can induce sleepiness and feelings of relaxation. Such effects makes these drugs very effective for people suffering from anxiety and insomnia. 1. When taken at higher doses, sedatives may create an intoxication very similar to the one caused by alcohol. COMPULSIVE HOARDING DISORDER & SUBSTANCE ABUSE Compulsive Hoarding and Substance Abuse. For many years, individuals who displayed compulsive hoarding behaviors were diagnosed with a variant of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that included the obsession not to discard certain items and resulting compulsions to save items that were generally useless and would be considered rubbish

by most

WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM RISKS OF HYDROCODONE? Dizziness. Swelling in the hands or feet. Back pain, tremors, or muscle spasms. Itching. Headache. Drowsiness, excessive fatigue, or sleepiness. Less common side effects include throat irritation, heartburn, headaches, irritability and mood swings, tingling in THE 5 MOST POWERFUL DRUG CARTELS IN THE WORLD The five most famous and powerful drug cartels in the world are outlined below. Sinaloa Cartel: A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF GABAPENTIN? Serious Side Effects of Gabapentin. In emergency cases, some people might struggle with breathing problems and kidney issues. These are likely among those who have had lung or kidney issues in the past, or who are using gabapentin with other substances (medicinal or

otherwise).

WHAT OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS CAN YOU OVERDOSE FROM? While rare, people do overdose (accidentally and intentionally) on common over-the-counter medications like Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and cough/cold medicines. 1,3 People may take excessive amounts of what they assume to be safe drugs like Tylenol, not knowing that taking too much can result in very serious overdose

effects.4

WHAT IS THE WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE FOR GABAPENTIN? Gabapentin is a medication that is prescribed for partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, and other neuropathic pain conditions. In more recent years, there has been a growing concern that the medication (which is marketed under several brand names, including Neurontin) has more abuse potential than previously believed and is sometimes mixed with illegal drugs for recreational CAN YOU DIE FROM TAKING TOO MANY PSYCHEDELIC SHROOMS? Psychedelic shrooms, also known as “magic mushrooms” or just “shrooms,” refer to mushrooms that contain a chemical called psilocybin. When ingested, the drug produces hallucinations, changes in mood and perception, euphoria, and altered thinking processes. 1,2 You can overdose on mushrooms, but you are not likely to die. Still, an overdose or bad trip can be an intensely difficult WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM SIDE EFFECTS OF CITALOPRAM (CELEXA)? Citalopram (Celexa) is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Prescribed under the brand name Celexa, citalopram is used to treat depression and sometimes prescribed for alcoholism, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, or eating disorders. 1,2 SSRI antidepressants like citalopram adjust the levels of serotonin in the brain WHAT ARE SEDATIVE DRUGS (BENZOS, SLEEP DRUGS GABA is a neurotransmitter than inhibits brain activity which can induce sleepiness and feelings of relaxation. Such effects makes these drugs very effective for people suffering from anxiety and insomnia. 1. When taken at higher doses, sedatives may create an intoxication very similar to the one caused by alcohol. LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF HYDROCODONE Cognitive Impairment: Long-term, addiction can change the shape of structures in the brain, which can make thinking and learning harder. Addiction, tolerance, and dependence: Misusing or abusing hydrocodone can cause the body to become physically dependent on the drug while also decreasing the drug’s effectiveness, leading to tolerance. THE 5 MOST POWERFUL DRUG CARTELS IN THE WORLD The five most famous and powerful drug cartels in the world are outlined below. Sinaloa Cartel: A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. BENEFITS OF STAYING IN A TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOME POST Transitional living homes, often called sober living homes, are places that people often move into after completing a residential addiction treatment program.. They provide a middle ground between rehab and returning home. There have been numerous studies and copious amounts of research done into the length of time a person spends in treatment and subsequent recovery. WHAT ARE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF OPIOID USE? Speaking to the Minnesota Post , doctors and former heroin addicts described the range of effects that users might feel if they attempted to withdraw from long-term opioid use: Severe depression. Sleep disruptions. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Flulike symptoms, such as WHAT IS ECSTASY MADE FROM? Ecstasy is a manmade drug that is similar in chemical structure to amphetamine. Like amphetamine, this is a drug that is made in a laboratory by people who follow a very specific recipe and a preordained set of manufacturing steps. An analysis in Slate suggests that ecstasy pills are not hard to create. Anyone with a background in

chemistry

HOW TO WEAN OFF XANAX The first step in recovery from an addiction to Xanax is to admit that there is a problem. When the need for Xanax becomes so great that a person must continually increase dosage levels or can’t function properly without the drug, it’s time to seek help. From there, though, it can be difficult to figure out what to do next. MORPHINE WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS AND TIMELINE 3-5 hours: Just a few hours after taking the last dose, morphine begins to leave the system and the effects begin to wear off. Cravings will begin to appear at this point, as well as the first mild withdrawal symptoms, such as yawning, sweating, runny nose, aches, and nausea. 1-3 days: This tends to be the worst period. WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF USING PSYCHEDELIC MUSHROOMS? The Psychological Impact of Psychedelic Mushrooms. The main effects of shrooms are psychological, often associated with literally expanding consciousness. However, the dramatic changes to brain state and neuron interactions can trigger long-lasting and even chronic effects. One of the most frightening effects is intense panic and paranoia. WHAT’S THE LETHAL DOSAGE OF XANAX (BARS)? Though deaths have been reported in association with Xanax use on its own, lethal overdoses are more likely when they involve concurrent use of opioids or other CNS depressants such as alcohol, barbiturates, and other benzodiazepines. 1,3,4 Benzodiazepines were involved in over 11,500 overdose deaths in 2017. 4. Call Us Today 888-997-6786

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> The road to recovery is challenging. Period. But the comfortable > setting, caring staff and amenities at Desert Hope Las Vegas allowed > me to focus on myself and my recovery. Jessica, Desert Hope Alum

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> The team is amazing!!! They treat you like family. The classes are > very informative. I have learned a lot that I can use as I > transition back to my home state. Ryan, Desert Hope Alum When you come to Desert Hope Las Vegas, you can rest assured that you’ll receive the highest quality medical care, combined with the latest in addiction treatment. From traditional treatment methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy to alternative therapies like art therapy, our program offers a wide range of tools to help you gain the skills you’ll need to live in recovery. Our program also welcomes and provides specialized treatment for drug and alcohol addiction to our veterans and first responders in the Las Vegas area, throughout Nevada, and around the country. Our multidisciplinary treatment team works tirelessly to help you begin living the life you deserve, not only working with you while you’re in our program but also helping you craft an aftercare plan so you confidently reintegrate into your normal life once you walk out

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