Cocaine Overdose Everything in moderation is what we are told growing up. A candy bar here and there before dinner is okay, and watching TV for a couple of hours every now and then is perfectly healthy. So, using cocaine on occasion should be okay, right? But what...
Signs of Cocaine Addiction At some point in our lives, we have all seen some sort of substance use ad campaign or TV show. Whether that depiction was accurate or not is always interesting. Maybe you saw the first ads in the 80s, where McGruff sang a catchy song to...
Cocaine Cutting Agents There is always a risk involved for anyone who uses illicit substances. We all took health classes in school and know things like alcohol affects the liver or that methamphetamines make you paranoid. But those classes don’t always teach...
Cocaine Identification “Curiosity killed the cat.” A common idiom that means looking for trouble will always result in trouble. The same can be said for testing out substances. While you may have had no intention of using cocaine, someone gives you a white powder to...
Cocaine Side Effects When we think of cocaine’s prevalence in the world, we can often picture Hollywood stars. Some, such as Chris Farley and Whitney Houston, indulged a little too heavily and sadly lost their lives. But for many, such as Drew Barrymore, Tim Allen,...
What Is Crack, How Does It Affect Users, and Can You Overcome Crack Addiction? What is crack? Although you’ve likely heard of crack, you may not know many details about the drug. It’s essential for users and those who care about them to understand how devastating...