• Vodka and redbull energy drinks in a can on a table

    The Risky Mix: Energy Drinks and Alcohol 

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    Energy drinks are designed to wake you up. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a depressant that slows you down. On their own, each can [...]

  • Man holding and breaking cigarette with sherm

    Sherm: The Dangerous Street Drug You Need to Know About 

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    In the world of illicit drugs, slang terms often mask the true dangers of a substance. One such example is Sherm—a street name for cigarettes [...]

  • Prescription Medication Medicine Pill Tablets quaaludes

    The History and Lasting Impact of Quaaludes on Drug Use 

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    Quaaludes, once known as the “disco drug” of the 1970s, were originally developed as a sedative and sleep aid. The brand name for the substance [...]

  • Substance Use Around the World vs. the U.S.: What Can We Learn? 

    778 words|3.9 min read|

    Substance use is a global issue—but how countries handle it varies dramatically. While the United States has long taken a tough-on-drugs approach, many other nations [...]

  • From Herbal Tonic to Trendy Threat: The Story Behind Feel Free 

    458 words|2.3 min read|

    Not long ago, the name Feel Free might have sounded like a vague motivational slogan. Today, it’s the label on one of the most talked-about [...]

  • Fioricet: A Prescription Drug with a Risk for Abuse 

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    Fioricet is a prescription medication commonly used to treat tension headaches and migraines. While it can be effective when taken as prescribed, Fioricet carries a [...]

  • Mature psychologist working with group of people at psycho session in office

    Fish Scale Cocaine: Why Its High Purity Makes It So Dangerous 

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    Cocaine is a powerful and dangerous stimulant, and fish scale cocaine, known for its high purity, is among the most hazardous forms. Fish scale cocaine, [...]

  • Will Methadone Get You High? 

    633 words|3.2 min read|

    Methadone is a widely used medication in the treatment of opioid addiction. At Silvermist Recovery in western PA, we incorporate medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which includes [...]

  • What Do Hallucinations and Hallucinogens Do To The Brain?

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    Most people are familiar with the concept of a hallucination – it is when the brain presents a reality to you that is not there. [...]

  • Should I Be Concerned About Soma’s Abuse Potential?

    778 words|3.9 min read|

    Muscle pain is undeniably debilitating, especially if it is chronic and severe enough to interrupt your regular daily routines and habits. Thankfully, countless medications and [...]

  • Preventing Mental Health Issues From Turning Into Substance Misuse

    982 words|4.9 min read|

    The second week of May we celebrate Substance Use Prevention Week. There has been much attention devoted to substance use treatment and recovery, but prevention [...]