Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 14, 2023Updated: April 17, 2023PCP (phencyclidine) is still a highly addictive and dangerous drug that is associated with unpredictable behavior and life-threatening side effects. It was initially developed as an intravenous anesthetic in the 1950s, but its use was discontinued due to its unpredictable…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 22, 2022Updated: December 22, 2022Lean drug abuse is becoming a more common problem throughout America. That said, many people have never heard of this drug and don’t fully understand its possible complications. What are lean drugs, and how do they affect the body? How…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 2, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022What is angel dust? Angel dust is a street name for the drug phencyclidine, a hallucinogenic. You may know it better as PCP. Angel dust was developed in the 1950s as a surgical…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: October 20, 2021Updated: October 5, 2021The opioid epidemic has harmed countless individuals and their loved ones across the country in recent years. Despite substantial efforts toward reducing opioid misuse, the nation is far from having this public health crisis…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: October 13, 2021Updated: October 5, 2021Cocaine is a dangerous and highly addictive stimulant that comes in a few different forms. Experts estimate that millions of people use cocaine every month. Statistics show that adults under 25 are more likely…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 22, 2021Updated: September 27, 2021Right now, heroin addiction recovery statistics show that Americans use 80% of opium-based painkillers in the world. Across the globe, there are 26 to 36 million people who abuse some type of opiate. While 2 million Americans abuse opioid painkillers,…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 16, 2021Updated: August 30, 2021“What should I look for in a drug rehab near me?” is a question you may be asking when looking for the best available drug addiction treatment near you. While searching for drug rehab near the Charlotte, NC, area, it’s…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 25, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022Opioids are the most commonly abused drug in North Carolina. More than 10 million painkillers were prescribed in Buncombe County in 2018, according to county records. This reflects an opioid crisis that has raged throughout North Carolina in the past…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 20, 2021Updated: May 18, 2021NC drug laws include fines and jail time for getting caught with illegal drugs. Understanding the state’s strict stance on NC marijuana laws can help young men understand the dangers of drug abuse. Red Oak Recovery offers a separate men’s rehab…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 17, 2021Updated: April 14, 2021Alprazolam, or Xanax, is a drug often that doctors often provide as a sedative through a prescription. It belongs to a category of drugs called benzodiazepines. Most people who receive the drug are dealing with mental health disorders like anxiety or panic…