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    How long do withdrawal symptoms last?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:08


    Certain withdrawal symptoms generally last from several months to a year, while some subside within days or weeks.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/treatment/drug-alcohol-detox

    What are the symptoms of withdrawal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:22


    The physical symptoms of withdrawal may include nausea, sweating, headaches, exhaustion, increased blood pressure, shivers, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Psychological symptoms may include anxiety, paranoia, depression, agitation, and extreme mood swings.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/treatment/drug-alcohol-detox

    Can I detox while on medication?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:11


    Yes, it is possible, but patients would be required to undergo a medically supervised detoxification to help decrease the risk of health complications.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/treatment/drug-alcohol-detox

    How long does the detox process last?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:09


    The detox process typically lasts for 7 to 10 days. However, this can vary from one person to another.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/treatment/drug-alcohol-detox

    What happens when you detox?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:14


    Detox is the process of getting rid of the addictive substance from your body and addressing the physical dependence on the substance. During this process, the brain begins to readjust to the sudden drop in the chemicals it had grown accustomed to.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/treatment/drug-alcohol-detox

    Is it safe to detox on my own?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:16


    This depends on the substance abused and the severity of an individual's addiction. Patients with severe addiction must seek assistance from a medically supervised clinic to prevent relapses, alleviate severe withdrawal symptoms and health complications.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/treatment/drug-alcohol-detox

    Are drug prices going up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:13


    The price of prescription medications is on the rise, even during the pandemic. Every year, pharmaceutical companies raise the price during January and July, and this year is no different.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/how-much-do-drugs-cost-the-steep-price-of-addiction

    What is the average price for prescription drugs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:11


    The average cost of prescription medication in the U.S is $ 1,200 per year, and cancer drugs cost $ 10,000 a month.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/how-much-do-drugs-cost-the-steep-price-of-addiction

    What is the most expensive drug in the world?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:11


    Zolgensma is the world's most expensive drug. Zolgensma is a gene therapy medication used to treat spinal muscular atrophy.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/how-much-do-drugs-cost-the-steep-price-of-addiction

    What drugs have increased in price?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:15


    Prescription medications such as Eliquis, Jardiance, Spiriva, and Tradjenta have gone up 6%. Drugs such as Truvada, Chantix, Flovent, and Premarin have gone up between 3 to 5 percent.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/how-much-do-drugs-cost-the-steep-price-of-addiction

    Why drug prices are so high?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:14


    Drug prices are based on monopoly pricing. Drug prices are decided according to supply and demand, research costs, and by insurance industries, legislators, and pharmaceutical companies.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/how-much-do-drugs-cost-the-steep-price-of-addiction

    Are the street names of drug the same in every state?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:08


    Street names of drugs change over time and may even be specific to particular regions or states.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/street-names

    What are the most popular street drugs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:12


    The most popular street drugs include bath salts, cocaine, ecstasy, Flakka, heroin, Krokodil, LSD, and marijuana.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/street-names

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    Why do drugs have street names?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:09


    All drugs sold illicitly come with their own street names. This allows users to talk about their drug of choice discreetly.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/street-names

    How long does Klonopin stay in your system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:10


    Klonopin is detectable in a urine test for up to a month, hair test for up to 28 days, and on a saliva test for up to 5 to 6 days.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/benzodiazepine/how-long-do-benzodiazepines-stay-in-your-system

    How long does Xanax stay in your system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:07


    Xanax may remain in a person's body for up to 2 to 4 days before it clears completely.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/benzodiazepine/how-long-do-benzodiazepines-stay-in-your-system

    How long does Rohypnol stay in your system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:09


    The effects of Rohypnol may last for up to 12 hours and is detectable through a urine test for up to 72 hours.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/benzodiazepine/how-long-do-benzodiazepines-stay-in-your-system

    How long does Librium stay in your system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:21


    Librium has a relatively long half-life, and the duration it remains in the system may vary from person to person. However, Librium is detectable from in the urine for up to 1 to 6 weeks, hair test for up to 90 days, on a saliva test for up to 1 to 10 days, and a blood test for up to 6 to 48 hours.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/benzodiazepine/how-long-do-benzodiazepines-stay-in-your-system

    How long does Halcion stay in your system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:06


    Halcion is detectable in a person's body for up to two days.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/benzodiazepine/how-long-do-benzodiazepines-stay-in-your-system

    How long does Valium stay in your system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:07


    The half-life of Valium is long and may remain in the system for up to 10 days.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/benzodiazepine/how-long-do-benzodiazepines-stay-in-your-system

    How long does Ativan stay in your system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 0:12


    Most of Ativan is eliminated within five days of consuming it. However, there are some metabolites of lorazepam that remain in your system for longer than a week.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/benzodiazepine/how-long-do-benzodiazepines-stay-in-your-system

    Are the impairments caused by marijuana irreversible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:12


    Among heavy marijuana using adults, neurocognitive deficits are apparent for several days following marijuana use but tend to disappear after one month of abstinence.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/does-marijuana-kill-brain-cells

    Does marijuana use cause brain abnormalities?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:07


    Marijuana use can cause changes in the size and density of a user's brain.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/does-marijuana-kill-brain-cells

    Are teens at risk when using marijuana?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:10


    Adolescents may be more vulnerable to potential consequences of marijuana use than adults due to their ongoing neuromaturation during youth.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/does-marijuana-kill-brain-cells

    Does marijuana kill brain cells?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:10


    The long-term effects of marijuana do not cause permanent damage to the brain, but it does, however, cause memory and learning impairments.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/does-marijuana-kill-brain-cells

    Does marijuana cause low IQ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:15


    According to research conducted on marijuana users, those who never used marijuana showed a slight IQ increase over time. While heavy users experienced steady IQ declines proportional to how long and how much they had smoked.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/does-marijuana-kill-brain-cells

    Why are illicit drugs so dangerous?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:12


    Illicit drugs are generally mixed, cut, or combined with other substances that may sometimes be lethal. This makes the effects of illicit drugs highly volatile and dangerous.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/illicit-drug-addiction-and-abuse

    Which drugs cause the most cases of overdose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:09


    The most dangerous illicit drugs are heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/illicit-drug-addiction-and-abuse

    What happens if you mix alcohol with illicit drugs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:11


    Alcohol can heighten the effects of illegal drugs and cause serious health complications ranging from nausea, heart failure, and overdose.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/illicit-drug-addiction-and-abuse

    What are the most expensive illicit drugs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:07


    The most expensive illicit drugs are heroin, oxycodone, and cocaine.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/illicit-drug-addiction-and-abuse

    What are the most commonly used illicit drugs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:07


    The most commonly used illicit drugs are cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/illicit-drug-addiction-and-abuse

    What are the health effects of meth labs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:20


    Health effects caused by exposure to the chemicals and fumes produced by meth labs include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, dizziness, lack of coordination, chemical irritation, burns to the skin, eyes, nose, and mouth, and in severe cases, even death.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/meth-labs-cooking-up-addiction

    What are the most commonly used chemicals in meth labs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:10


    The most common chemicals used to make meth are over-the-counter cold and asthma medications that contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/meth-labs-cooking-up-addiction

    What do I do if I suspect illegal drug lab activity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:10


    If you suspect meth lab activity in your neighborhood, immediately notify your local authority and do not enter the premises.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/meth-labs-cooking-up-addiction

    What are the signs of an illegal drug lab?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:20


    Signs of someone conducting an illegal drug may include a combination of events such as strong chemical odor, unusual security systems at the premises, increased activity at night, unusual structure, windows covered with plastic or tin foil, and discoloration of structures, pavement, and soil.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/meth-labs-cooking-up-addiction

    What are the bloodborne viruses caused by shooting meth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:09


    Sharing needles can increase the risk of contracting contagious and dangerous viruses such as HIV and hepatitis.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/shooting-meth

    What are the risks of injecting meth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:11


    While any form of administration of methamphetamine can lead to addiction and health problems, injecting meth can speed up the process of addiction, dependence, and tolerance.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/shooting-meth

    What are the health hazards of shooting meth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:10


    Shotting meth can cause a number of health complications such as serious infections, permanent vein damage, and an increased risk of an overdose.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/shooting-meth

    What are the signs of meth use?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 0:12


    Signs of shooting meth include bruises or scabs on the skin, injection paraphernalia such as needles, spoons, or tourniquets, and always wearing long sleeve clothes.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/shooting-meth

    Is it safe to smoke marijuana when pregnant or breastfeeding?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:18


    Marijuana use during pregnancy can harm the fetus and cause children to be born with decreased cognitive skills. As THC can be excreted into breast milk, breastfeeding mothers are highly advised to refrain from smoking marijuana during that period.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/smoking-marijuana

    How does smoking marijuana affect the lungs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:13


    Marijuana smoke contains a toxic mix of gases and tiny particles that can harm the lungs. Smoking marijuana may result in the same health complications as smoking tobacco.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/smoking-marijuana

    Can marijuana lead to psychosis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:07


    Individuals who smoke marijuana with high THC levels may experience brief psychosis.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/smoking-marijuana

    How long does marijuana stay in your system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:06


    Marijuana remains in the body for up to 30 days after the last use.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/smoking-marijuana

    Is vaping marijuana safer than smoking it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:12


    Vaping marijuana is considered unsafe in comparison to smoking marijuana as the chemicals and toxic metal particles found in vaporizers are harmful on their own.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/smoking-marijuana

    What are the effects of inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:13


    Secondhand marijuana smoke can induce a high if someone is in an enclosed space. It can also affect heart and blood vessels, similar to secondhand tobacco smoke.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/smoking-marijuana

    Is microdosing on synthetic marijuana safe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:06


    There is no safe dose for synthetic marijuana.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/synthetic-marijuana-addiction

    How harmful is synthetic marijuana?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:12


    Synthetic cannabinoids are highly dangerous and unpredictable substances that affect the brain substantially more than marijuana and process a high risk of causing life-threatening complications.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/synthetic-marijuana-addiction

    What are the risks associated with the use of synthetic marijuana?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:16


    Side effects of synthetic marijuana may include nausea, anxiety, paranoia, brain swelling, seizures, aggression, hallucinations, heart palpitations, and chest pain.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/synthetic-marijuana-addiction

    Can synthetic marijuana be fatal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:07


    Yes, there have been reports of fatalities caused by synthetic marijuana use.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/synthetic-marijuana-addiction

    Is synthetic marijuana an illegal drug?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:05


    Synthetic marijuana is illegal to possess.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/synthetic-marijuana-addiction

    What is synthetic marijuana?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:14


    Synthetic cannabinoids or marijuana are substances that are sold over the counter or internet as herbal incense products. The effects of this substance are similar to that of psychoactive chemicals found in natural marijuana.https://recoverypartnernetwork.com/drug/illicit/synthetic-marijuana-addiction

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