Drug Effects Archives - Virtue Recovery Center

04 Mar

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...

16 Jan

addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

Phenibut Withdrawal, Addiction, Doses, Detox, and Side Effects

December 30, 2024
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Phenibut is a calming agent but has high misuse potential. Withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, tremors, and seve...

14 Jan

addiction, Cannabinoid, Cannabis, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

What is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)?

December 24, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is linked to long-term cannabis use. Symptoms include severe nausea, vomit...

24 Dec

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects

What Is Wet Brain Syndrome (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome)?

December 30, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Wet Brain Syndrome is caused by chronic alcohol abuse and thiamine deficiency. Early intervention can prevent sev...

26 Nov

addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Detox, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction

How Long Does Suboxone Stay in Your System?

December 30, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Suboxone Duration: What You Need to Know Suboxone, a prescription medication used in addiction treatment, is known for helping ...

12 Nov

addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Synthetic Drugs

What Is the Party Drug Pink Cocaine AKA Tusi?

October 28, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Pink cocaine, also known as Tusi or Tucibi, is a recreational drug used in party scenes but rarely contains actual c...

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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)

Phenibut Withdrawal, Addiction, Doses, Detox, and Side Effects

What is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)?

What Is Wet Brain Syndrome (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome)?

How Long Does Suboxone Stay in Your System?

What Is the Party Drug Pink Cocaine AKA Tusi?

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