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The Difference Between Stimulant Drugs and Depressants When dealing with illicit drugs like cocaine, it can be hard to know exactly how this substance will affect both the mind and body. As a powerful drug, cocaine can have serious effects on the system, especially with prolonged use. One of the questions many people find themselves […]

Is Nausea During Detox Normal? For many people, nausea is a common symptom during detox. It is caused by the body’s reaction to the withdrawal of the drug or alcohol. When you stop using drugs or alcohol, your body goes through a period of adjustment, often causing a variety of symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting,

Using Tricare Insurance for Residential Treatment Programs We sincerely thank all military members and their families for their service. Your sacrifices are recognized and greatly appreciated. You are a true hero. But now you find yourself in an unfamiliar spot, seeking help instead of saving the world. For many members of their Armed Forces (and

An Eight Ball at a Time: My Descent into Addiction My cocaine addiction began at an early age and continued well into my adult life. I’ve tried every form of cocaine there is, and there are many ways to ingest it. I’ve smoked crack cocaine, I’ve snorted it, I’ve even injected it on many occasions.

Knowing the Appearance of Meth and Getting Help Meth came into my life when I was very young. My parents did it in front of me on a regular basis. I was an addict my entire life by the time I arrived at South Shores Detox and Recovery. For the bulk of my life, I

Using the Crash After a Coke Binge to Seek Treatment I’ve crashed countless times following a cocaine binge. Cocaine comedown is brutal, and I thought about seeking treatment every single time. Once I was finally ‘sick and tired of being sick and tired’, I decided to give recovery a chance through South Shores Detox and

Resources to Help a Loved One Overcome Painkillers At South Shores Detox and Recovery, we have seen firsthand the harm caused by Percocet abuse. We have clients whose bodies become dependent on short-term relief. When the Percocet high wears off, the brain’s pain receptors tell them to start taking Percocet other than prescribed. Some eventually

Making Time for Your Sobriety and Recovery For many on the journey to sobriety, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are a beacon of hope and a support system. The participants become akin to a family. These group sessions are essential to recovery, whether substituting for strained family relationships or supplementing an already loving home life. Whether

A Closer Look at the Effects of Cocaine on the Mind When I started using cocaine, I was convinced that it was the greatest thing in the world. However, the amount of fun that I had with cocaine during my first year of using it doesn’t compare at all to the personal hell that I

Brain Chemistry and the Emotional Damage of Addiction My drug abuse not only ruined my own life but the lives of those I love. Drug addiction disrupts every aspect of your life due to the way that it rewires your brain. I learned from my time at South Shores Detox and Recovery that substance use