The Dangers of Alcohol-Induced Psychosis
Hearing voices, seeing things that others cannot see, or feeling convinced someone is trying to harm you can be super frightening. When these experiences develop during heavy drinking or after cutting back, alcohol may be contributing to a condition called...
Freakin’ Fentanyl
Oscar* is 26 years old, has a girlfriend of five years and a one-year-old son. He has worked for a well-known delivery company for the better part of four years and has excellent insurance and benefits. Several months ago, he was physically dependent on fentanyl. When...
What Is Lean? Understanding Purple Drank
Lean, also known as purple drank, sizzurp, dirty Sprite, barre, or simply syrup, is a recreational drug made by mixing prescription cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine with a soft drink, most commonly Sprite or other lemon-lime soda, and sometimes adding...
How Long Do Opioids Stay In Your System?
Opioids encompass a wide range of substances, including powerful prescription medications like fentanyl, oxycodone and hydrocodone, as well as illicit drugs such as heroin or street fentanyl. Each opioid has unique characteristics, including varying half-lives and...
