New drug laws in Tennessee

What To Know About New Drug Laws In Tennessee For 2023

If you want to know more about the new drug laws passed in Tennessee so far in 2023, this is the article for you. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported 80% of crimes in the state are drug-related, with around 800 drug labs still operating and distributing meth, heroin, and fentanyl. As 2023 reached its halfway point,…

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Habit Vs Addiction: What’s The Difference?

What is a habit? What is addiction? Is a habit the same as an addiction? The line between habit and addiction can look blurry. Sometimes, habitual and addictive behaviors may even seem to overlap. Navigating the habit vs. addiction conundrum and understanding what differentiates one from the other is critical to make better decisions and…

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8 Ways to Rebuild Your Life After Addiction

Rebuilding your life after addiction is a transformative and empowering journey that requires commitment, dedication, and a willingness to improve your life. Returning to society after addiction recovery can be overwhelming and even intimidating. Properly reintegrating back into everyday life can take years. Fortunately, we have some of the top ways to help you in…

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How To Quit Drinking Cold Turkey

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism survey in 2021, 213.2 million adults reported that they have drunk alcohol at some point in their lives. Of those, 28.6 million reported having alcohol use disorder, and only 1.3 million received any treatment for their disorder. If you or a loved one are experiencing heavy alcohol consumption, quitting drinking cold…

Ativan is available in different forms, such as tablets, liquid concentrate, and injections, with varying onset times.

How Long Does Ativan Stay In Your System? Tests, Half-life, & Factors

Ativan has a relatively long half-life and intermediate onset time, and it’s important to know how long it stays in your system, its half-life, legality, and abuse risks.  What Is Ativan? Ativan, known by its generic name Lorazepam, is a short-term benzodiazepine drug primarily prescribed to address clinical anxiety and as an anesthetic or pre-anesthetic….

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Pseudoaddiction Vs. Addiction: What You Need to Know

Pseudoaddiction and true addiction are two concepts related to substance abuse and medication use that can be easily confused but have distinct differences. Pseudoaddiction refers to behaviors that mimic addiction but result from inadequate pain management. In contrast, addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite the harmful…

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What Makes Someone a Crackhead?

The term crackhead, although insensitive and derogatory, is still frequently used to describe individuals struggling with a crack cocaine addiction. An individual suffering from crack addiction is usually unable to conceal it. Crack cocaine is highly addictive, and addicts must take breaks to smoke every 15-20 minutes. It also has a mental addiction that can…

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What is NyQuil Chicken?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed concerns about the latest fad, NyQuil Chicken, which has spread nationwide. As the name suggests, people use the over-the-counter cough and cold medicine NyQuil to cook chicken. But where did this trend come from? What are the dangers? And why would anyone participate in this trend?…