Drug Effects Archives - Virtue Recovery Center

10 Apr

Crystal Meth, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

What Are The Health Risks of Meth Contamination in My House?

March 17, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Meth contamination happens when a home has been used for methamphetamine production or smoking. Residue from meth...

08 Apr

Crystal Meth, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

Meth Mites, Meth Bugs, and Meth Sores: What Are They?

March 17, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Meth mites, meth bugs, and meth sores are common symptoms of methamphetamine use. The sensation of bugs crawling ...

03 Apr

Crystal Meth, Drug Effects

What’s Meth Mouth? Oral Health Decay From Methamphetamine

March 10, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Meth mouth is a severe condition that leads to tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections in methamphetamine user...

27 Mar

drug Addiction, Drug Effects

Pressed Ecstasy vs Molly: What’s The Difference?

March 10, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Ecstasy and molly both contain MDMA, a stimulant and hallucinogenic drug. Pressed ecstasy comes in pill form and ...

11 Mar

Cocaine Addiction, Drug Effects

Comparison of Cocaine and Lidocaine: Risks, Effects, & Treatment

February 17, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Cocaine and lidocaine are both anesthetics, but cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant, while lidocaine is a widely...

04 Mar

Drug Effects

Potential For Abuse & Drug Overdose From Kratom Use

February 10, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Kratom is a plant from Southeast Asia that acts like a stimulant in small doses and like an opioid in larger doses. ...

18 Feb

addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction, Overdose

Is The Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes More Potent Than Fentanyl?

January 27, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Nitazenes are synthetic opioids that are up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl. These drugs, mixed into other ...

11 Feb

Cocaine Addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Arrhythmia & Heart Attacks

January 20, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Cocaine use increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmia and heart attacks. Chronic cocaine use causes long-term dama...

04 Feb

Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction

The Dangers of Hydrocodone Addiction & Abuse

January 13, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Hydrocodone is a powerful pain reliever but has a high potential for abuse and addiction. Misusing hydrocodone ca...

23 Jan

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects

Why Alcohol Causes Hangover Anxiety (Hangxiety)

January 7, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Hangxiety combines physical hangover symptoms with feelings of anxiety and dread. Alcohol impacts brain chemicals...

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What Are The Health Risks of Meth Contamination in My House?

Meth Mites, Meth Bugs, and Meth Sores: What Are They?

What’s Meth Mouth? Oral Health Decay From Methamphetamine

Pressed Ecstasy vs Molly: What’s The Difference?

Comparison of Cocaine and Lidocaine: Risks, Effects, & Treatment

Potential For Abuse & Drug Overdose From Kratom Use

Is The Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes More Potent Than Fentanyl?

Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Arrhythmia & Heart Attacks

The Dangers of Hydrocodone Addiction & Abuse

Why Alcohol Causes Hangover Anxiety (Hangxiety)

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