Understanding the Emoji Drug Code
Parents, teachers, caregivers, and other authority figures have an additional tool available to help detect and crack down on illegal drug use. The Drug Enforcement Agency recently released “Emoji Drug Code: Decoded,” a guide that provides some of the common symbols...
Why are Drugs Being Laced with Fentanyl?
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...
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?
There are a lot of lives that could be saved if everyone knew opioid overdose symptoms. Recognizing overdose effects on the body and seeking medical help immediately can potentially save thousands of lives each year. Drug overdoses in general kill over 67,000 people...
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...
Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
Reported data in the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse showed around 36 million people in the U.S. who are 12 years or older abuse prescription drugs in their lifetime at least once. Commonly abused prescription drugs fall into a few broad categories:...
