ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 30, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Sometimes it’s not the medication a person has to worry about, but the side effects. Some of these side effects could be mild, but others are more serious. If you’re concerned about oxycodone side effects, you may be worried about issues that could lead to addiction. Fortunately,…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 28, 2022Updated: June 28, 2022Drug addiction rates continue to spike across the country. Sadly, Oregon has hit the number two spot for the highest addiction rates. A startling 12% of Oregon residents 12 and over now report having an addiction to drugs or alcohol, which is a 5% increase since 2019.…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 27, 2022Updated: June 28, 2022The opioid epidemic continues to affect millions of adults every year. As a result, this is straining opioid addiction rehab centers across the nation. Sadly, Oregon is one of the highest contributors to the misuse of prescription opioids in the U.S, with an average of five Oregonians…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 24, 2022Updated: June 28, 2022Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive illegal stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It can also cause a serious addiction after a few uses. The Portland area is currently seeing an increase in the number of overdose deaths due to meth. Sadly, nearly half of…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 24, 2022Updated: June 28, 2022Men and women are struggling with an addiction to cocaine. To get help with their addiction, they should consider a cocaine rehab center in Portland. Cocaine was a popular recreational drug in the 1980s and 90s. As a result, the war on drugs kicked into overdrive and…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 21, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Some consider Salvia (Salvia divinorum) a safe, herbal high. Experts on the subject, however, warn of its deadly potential. Statistics on salvia abuse clearly back up their concern:In 2010, the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information reported that there were more than 2,800 visits to U.S. emergency…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 18, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Ecstasy is a popular “party” drug that is used by many college students. Unfortunately, this drug may also cause health-related issues, as well, similar to many narcotics. So is ecstasy a narcotic? This question is surprisingly complex. However, there is no doubt that ecstasy is dangerous. People…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 15, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Speed, such as amphetamines and methamphetamine, can be hazardous when abused. In many cases, they can trigger dangerous withdrawal symptoms. As a result, you need to pay attention to speed withdrawal symptoms. Doing so can help you understand any danger you may find yourself in abusing these…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 13, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Taken together, Subutex and Xanax can create a deadly concoction. It is essential that medication-assisted treatment centers thoroughly screen a person before beginning treatment to determine if this drug interaction has been taking place. The need for immediate treatment is clear. Why? Because Subutex interacting with other…
ByCrestview RecoveryCrestview RecoveryPublished: June 10, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022When certain chemicals are made illegal because people are using them improperly, new ones spring up. This is the case with bath salts, which people have used to produce a “high” by ingesting or smoking them. Now, a newer drug is on the streets, and it appears…