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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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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

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, [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]