Substance Abuse

You know the feeling. That judgmental stare when someone finds out you’re in recovery. The assumptions made about what kind of person you must be. The hurtful labels used to describe you and your experience with addiction. It’s time we had an open and honest talk about the language surrounding substance use disorders. The words we choose can either heal or harm.

Ecstasy and Molly are common names used to describe MDMA, a mind-altering substance recognized for triggering feelings of euphoria and emotional openness. Ecstasy typically denotes MDMA found in pill form, which may include additional substances. In contrast, Molly typically refers to pure MDMA available as a crystalline powder.

The negative impact on the teeth is just one of the problems that can arise from abusing substances. Many illicit drugs can seriously damage an individual’s teeth and even cause tooth loss if steps aren’t taken to stop using the drug and get dental care.

People have gotten so used to taking over-the counter medications for most conditions that they barely give a thought to what they take with it. While some take the usual precautions and only use water, others prove to be somewhat reckless and take their medications with alcohol.

Methadone is a narcotic medication or opioid used to treat pain in individuals. It helps individuals get through the detoxification process and reduces withdrawal symptoms for those that engage in narcotic drugs such as heroin.

Rubbing alcohol is a solution that typically contains about 70% isopropanol and 30% water. Isopropanol or isopropanol alcohol is a colorless and transparent liquid with a slightly bitter taste and fruity odor. Rubbing alcohol is used in a wide variety of commercially available products like the following:

Originally used as comic relief and to warn viewers that a character’s actions may range from being mildly funny to outrightly ludicrous, drinker’s nose, or alcoholic nose, is actually indicative of a more serious chronic condition.