Marijuana as a Gateway to Other Drug Use Marijuana, also known as pot or weed, is sometimes called a “gateway” drug, meaning it can lead to harder drug use. This idea came about when scientists learned that many people who use “hard drugs,” like cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy, first began using marijuana. It seems that…
Addiction Counselling and Approaches to Therapy Substance abuse can alter the structure of the brain and impede its normal functioning. This can result in physiological changes that can persist for many months or even years into recovery. That’s why drug users are often at risk of relapsing even after abstaining from drug use for a…
What Is the Difference Between an Inpatient Drug Rehab and an Outpatient Program? Every drug rehab program, whether inpatient or outpatient, has been created with the purpose of helping you shake off your dependency on drugs. Rehabs help you address the symptoms of withdrawal (or detox) and treat any psychiatric conditions related to the addiction.…
If you know someone who is abusing drugs, you may sometimes wonder how to react in case of an emergency situation. If you do find yourself in a position where a friend or relative is experiencing a bad reaction to drug use, the following information may help you to deal with the situation. Important: Addiction…
Drugs go by many names on the streets around the world, with new names constantly being banded around. Within the addiction treatment community, drugs are usually referred to by their generic name. How many of these alternate names do you recognise? Slang Names for Drugs Amphetamines bennies, crank, crystal, dexies, ice, meth, speed, whites, speckled…
What Options Are There for Private Drug Rehab in Hong Kong? While there are limited options for inpatient drug addiction treatment in Hong Kong, there are plenty of outpatient and counselling services operated by the private sector. Despite the growing problem of drug abuse there seems to be little progress on the part of addiction…