Drugs are prescribed every day by licensed physicians to treat various conditions, including pain management. However, what happens when a person becomes addicted to these drugs and cannot get more? They frequently turn to seek drugs on the street through traffickers...
Author: Dr. Ravi Chandiramani
Dr. Ravi Chandiramani
A Word from Soul Surgery Leadership on COVID-19
In spite of fluctuating public health statistics regarding the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on local resources, Soul Surgery has remained committed to our core mission to provide safe and comprehensive treatment to those individuals struggling with substance use...
What Happens to Your Body During an Opioid Overdose?
On average, 67,000 drug overdose deaths occur annually. Almost 870,000 people have died from a fatal overdose in the past three decades. That’s more than the number of people that died in every war since World War 1. Opioids, including prescription pain pills, heroin,...
Meth-Induced Psychosis: How to Recognize It And What to Do About It
Crystal meth is a dangerous and addictive drug that impacts the brain and central nervous system. Short for crystal methamphetamine, this illegal drug is manufactured solely with the intent to distribute to those desiring to get “high”. However, the drug has intense...
Is Pathological Lying A Sign of Addiction?
It can be confusing knowing how to deal with a pathological liar. A white lie every now and then – sure, that’s understandable. But habitually being lied to can be a source of great pain and lead to relationship strain and/or breakups. Is pathological lying a sign of...
What are the Long-Term Effects of Methadone?
Methadone is a common drug used to treat severe, chronic pain. It’s also used as a prescription drug to treat those that have become addicted to opioids, such as OxyContin, fentanyl, or heroin. It helps decrease the intensity of withdrawal symptoms when coming off the...
Effects Of Alcoholism On Family: How Drinking Affects Everyone
The effects of alcoholism on family may be different than what many people think. Some assume that only the person struggling with alcoholism suffers negative consequences. However, the reality is that everyone in the household can suffer, as loved ones and friends...
How Does Your Body Change With Heroin Use?
Heroin is one of the harshest drugs out there. The negative effects to the brain and body can be significant. However, those that are addicted to heroin may not be asking the question, “How does heroin affect the body?” They may not care that much about short or...
What is Fentanyl, and Why is it so Dangerous?
One of the most publicized topics in the news today is opioid overdose, particularly with regard to fentanyl. The Centers for Disease Control documented a 56% increase in overdose deaths involving fentanyl and fentanyl analogs in the United States from 2019 to 2020....
Dangers of Vaping and COVID-19
Dangers of Vaping and COVID-19 As the world battles with the devastating effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified several groups that are at a higher risk for contracting the virus. The focus for at-risk...

