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Writing about fentanyl and monoamine oxidase inhibitors is a difficult subject, with a lot of very clinical and medically heavy terms. Nevertheless, it is important

What is Marijuana (Weed)? Marijuana—also called weed, pot, herb, grass, Mary Jane, bud, ganja and a variety of other slang terms, is a cannabinoid drug that contains

What is Cannabis Tea or “Marijuana Tea”? Cannabis tea or marijuana tea is a cannabis-infused drink that has a simple process to make. A tea

What are Antiemetic Drugs? The term antiemetics is used to refer to drugs that prevent nausea and vomiting or upset stomach. These drugs are also

At Turning Point of Tampa our addiction program treats the whole person and focuses on healing the mind, body, and spirit. Tampa Magazines’ 2022 Top

Distinguishing Between PTSD and C-PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Complex post traumatic stress disorder can closely resemble traditional post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a

Fentanyl and benzodiazepines slow vital signals from the brain such as breathing and heart rate. There is a very high risk of drug overdose when

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is often misdiagnosed as other conditions such as gastroenteritis or cyclic vomiting syndrome. It is typically seen in people who engage

What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Mental health is never simple. While identifying physical health problems can be as easy as administering a blood test, mental health

Codeine and weed are two drugs that are often used together. Codeine is an opioid painkiller that is prescribed for moderate pain and severe pain

Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Life is not easy for any of us, but there are some life events that cause persistent mental health problems

As you may have discerned from the title of this article, June is PTSD awareness month. Awareness month and awareness day are meant to raise

Dying to Get High This article is meant to be informative for anyone using, or considering using, substances such as fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, or morphine.

PTSD Awareness Month is an opportunity for raising awareness and to educate the public about the risks of PTSD and the resources available to those

What is Memorial Day? First observed May 30, 1868, to recognize and commemorate Civil War soldiers and their sacrifices – what we know as Memorial

Our Limited Understanding Picture a massive white board, the size of a big screen TV, say. Then imagine taking a magic marker and placing a tiny dot smack in the middle. That tiny dot represents

If you were advised to take a medication prescribed by your physician and the list of side effects included the following: Damage to the central nervous system, hearing loss, seizures, limb

Each May, mental health professionals and advocates set aside time to spread awareness about the important field they work in. Mental Health Month was first

Spreading Like A Weed Marijuana is trending nationwide like never before. 37 states have legalized cannabis for medical use. Additionally, there are now 18 states

What is Buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is an opioid partial agonist that is used to treat opioid addiction. Buprenorphine can be considered a halfway point between a

Legalization efforts and legislative changes have increasingly brought the terms “marijuana” and “CBD” into public awareness and conversation over the last 20 years. What is

Spreading Knowledge About the Most Abused Substance Every April since 1987, the National Council for Alcohol and Drug Dependence has set aside a month to