Author Archives: Holly Crittenden

  • Nicotine
    Tuesday, December 14, 2021

    Nicotine

    When you think of drug addiction, you may imagine a drug such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine. However, you might be surprised that the most widely abused drug is...
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  • Nitrous Oxide
    Thursday, December 9, 2021

    Nitrous Oxide

    Remember the “laughing gas” dentists would give you to numb the pain of getting a cavity filled? That is nitrous oxide. While there are legal and controlled ways to...
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  • Synthetic Cannabis
    Friday, December 3, 2021

    Synthetic Cannabis

    Synthetic cannabis—also known as Spice, K2, or Synthetic Cannabinoids—is a lab-developed drug that is more potent and damaging than marijuana. It can be smoked like marijuana, but it can...
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  • Fentanyl Drug Information
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

    Fentanyl Drug Information

    By Christopher Johnston MD ABPM-ADM, chief medical officer for Pinnacle Treatment Centers and medical director at Pinnacle’s New Jersey programs There are many different types of drugs and illegal...
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  • Cocaine: Definition and Guide
    Thursday, October 21, 2021

    Cocaine: Definition and Guide

    What is cocaine, and how does it affect the mind and body? Check out our guide to learn more about the effects of and treatment options for cocaine addiction....
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  • LSD: A Complete Guide
    Thursday, September 30, 2021

    LSD: A Complete Guide

    Are you interested in learning more about the effects and symptoms of LSD use? Check out our guide to understand more about this illegal, psychedelic street drug.  What Is...
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  • The Ultimate Guide to Empathogens
    Thursday, September 23, 2021

    The Ultimate Guide to Empathogens

    Wondering what empathogens are and how they affect the mind and body? If so, you’re in the right place. Check out our ultimate guide to empathogenic (entactogenic) drugs to...
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  • Psychedelic Drugs: Complete Guide
    Tuesday, August 31, 2021

    Psychedelic Drugs: Complete Guide

    Psychedelic drugs can have serious short-term and long-term mental, emotional, and physical effects. From their rise in popularity in the 1960s to today, psychedelic drugs are often misunderstood by...
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