Heroin detox isn’t just about clearing a substance from your system. Detoxing from heroin, commonly referred to as heroin detoxification or opioid withdrawal in the medical and treatment community, refers to the process of withdrawal and the initial stage of treatment, which is crucial for starting recovery. It is more about restarting your mind, soul,…
Methadone is often prescribed as an effective medication to treat opioid dependencies. When used under medical supervision, this drug can offer great support during recovery. However, in some cases, long-term methadone use can lead to methadone addiction and drug dependence, making it important to monitor usage and seek help if needed. Methadone reduction therapy in…
The use of cocaine in today’s society has become more common. According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, the number of users hasn’t decreased at all in the past year. Surveys suggest that 2024 reported 3.8% of cocaine use among young people in Wales and England. If you or someone you love is struggling…
Over 42 million people in the U.S. have tried cocaine at some point in their lives. While not everyone becomes addicted, the risks are real. Basically, cocaine changes how people think, feel, and behave. Some experience a sudden boost in confidence and energy, while others become withdrawn or irritable. Over time, it takes a toll…
Ketamine is a drug with two sides. On one hand, it’s a breakthrough treatment for depression and chronic pain. It is also known as a ‘club drug’ due to its popularity in social settings like raves and parties. On the other, long-term use can lead to changes in the brain that aren’t always for the…
Watching a friend or loved one struggle with drug addiction is a devastating experience. It can leave you feeling hopeless as someone you care about deeply loses touch with themselves and rapidly begins to decline. There is however, light at the end of the tunnel; it’s not as hopeless as you might think. In this…
When discussing addiction, most people tend to conjure up thoughts of drugs like cocaine, opioids, or heroin. However, many other drugs could potentially be drugs of abuse…including the common allergy medication promethazine. At PCP, we are dedicated to providing information on the risks of promethazine addiction and provide a look at the recovery process. What…
Cocaine, once synonymous with the glitz and glam of the wealthy elite, has taken a dark turn as it finds a new audience among the UK’s younger generation. Even from an early age, the younger generation is increasingly exposed to cocaine, making it disturbingly commonplace at parties, clubs, and even casual gatherings. This shift isn’t…
According to a survey by Nature, one in five out of 1,400 adults admitted to using stimulants to boost their focus and memory. While the appeal of increased productivity is tempting, many are unaware of the dark side: a heightened risk of addiction. The prevalence of stimulant misuse, including the tendency to abuse prescription stimulants, calls…
From the mescaline-containing peyote cacti of Native American shamans to opium cultivation by the Ancient Sumerians, mankind has had a long history with psychoactive substances. As scientific knowledge and industrial capacity grew, so did our ability to refine these natural substances into purer forms like cocaine and heroin. Following the production of the first synthetic…