Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug derived from the coca plant found in South America. While cocaine is used medicinally as a topical anesthetic, people who abuse this drug are buying it off of the street. As a result, they are not receiving the same substance used by doctors and could be consuming dangerous additives.
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Suboxone is a prescription medication often used in the treatment of opioid addiction. It contains a combination of two active ingredients, buprenorphine and naloxone, which work together to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings, helping individuals on the path to recovery. However, determining the right Suboxone dose can be a complex process. Finding the right balance is crucial, as taking too little can lead to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms while taking too much can result in undesirable side effects like respiratory depression.
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The opioid epidemic is devastating and far-reaching, but in its wake has been extensive research into opioid addiction treatment medications and alternatives to pain management, resulting in a number of prescription medications being approved by the FDA.
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Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly potent stimulant drug that is sometimes used medicinally to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While this substance has medicinal use, the meth found on the street is not the same. Most methamphetamine found on the street contains dangerous household chemicals like battery acid, drain cleaner, and even antifreeze.
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Kelly is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing with a concentration in mental health at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Kelly has fourteen years nursing experience as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Advanced Practice Nurse in both psychiatric and substance use disorder settings. She has worked in inpatient settings as well as provided community nursing as a Nurse Practitioner. Kelly brings empathy to an underserved population and her clients share that they feel listened to without judgment.
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