If you’ve ever read news about controlled substances or looked closely at a prescription label, you’ve probably seen the term drug schedule. Perhaps you were prescribed a drug and been told it’s Schedule II, or III. It left you wondering; what are drug schedules, and how does drug classification work? And why is there so […]
Walk into the supermarket, and buy a package of say, pasta. What are you actually buying? Simple. It’s pasta. Consumers in the United States are accustomed to “what you see is what you get”. Strict label regulation and FDA oversight ensure that every batch of anything you’d get in the supermarket is simply what it […]
Is kratom legal in Wisconsin? What about 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)? The short answer is no, they’re not, and the long answer tells the story of one of the country’s toughest kratom bans. While many states are moving toward regulating kratom through consumer protection laws, Wisconsin still classifies it as a Schedule I controlled substance, making it […]
Quitting fentanyl is a major step that can be difficult. Though a life without fentanyl dependence has many benefits, getting there can be hard. Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms can often be challenging, causing resolve to falter. Wellbrook Recovery, experienced providers of rehab, explore management strategies and coping techniques to ease the withdrawal process and help you […]
Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a powerful stimulant that affects the brain’s reward system and is very addictive. Quitting Meth is a major step that can be hard. Though a life without fentanyl dependence has many benefits, getting there can be difficult. Users often face uncomfortable meth withdrawal symptoms that can feel very overwhelming […]
What is BTMPS? BTMPS is an acronym for the chemical compound bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate. Used primarily as a coating for plastic, to protect the product from degenerative UV rays, it is also used often as an adhesive or sealant. Until very recently, use of BTMPS was limited to the manufacturing industry. The recent appearance of BTMPS […]
In a recent and troubling development, Quetiapine, usually prescribed for mental health patients as an atypical antipsychotic better known by its brand name Seroquel, is now also being seen in street drug testing labs in a handful of states including Wisconsin. Now turning up as an undisclosed adulterant in illicit heroin, it is usually unknown […]
Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects individuals and society as a whole. In order to address this problem effectively, it is essential to have a clear understanding of what makes a substance addictive and the impact it has on individuals and society. What Makes a Substance Addictive? Various factors contribute to the […]
Many drug abusers often recognize the smell of drugs before they have even seen any drugs around them. This is especially true of drugs that are smoked. For example, marijuana is known for having a very distinct smell that is often recognizable to both smokers and non-smokers. However, cocaine produces a far different aroma and […]
If you have a loved one that you suspect is using heroin, you are no doubt incredibly worried about the consequences. They may be denying that they have a problem, which makes the issue even more problematic. Trying to figure out the truth can be hard, but there are signs to spot. Fortunately, the answer […]
