Author: Alex Thompson

Crack is a crystallized, free base form of cocaine that is incredibly potent and addictive. Affecting the central nervous system, crack smoking triggers an immediate dopamine response in the brain and produces an intense, euphoric high. While undergoing this treatment process, the patient can avoid situational crack cravings and those cravings for other substances. Often, […]

He understood that he needed to shed this weight while finding another way to be sober. Hence, he resorted to running, which helped him experience a natural high while regulating his sleep at night. The singer acknowledged having an addict’s brain, so he simply recovered by replacing the harmful addiction with a healthier one. Still, […]

Due to its crystalline form, crank is also called shiny, quartz, or rock salt. This is the preferred way of using crank in some clubs where the pills are easy to circulate without the need to find a spot to snort the powder. The less popular form of crank is liquid crank, which looks like […]

Blind spots made it nearly impossible to see head-on, so she peered at her phone through her peripheral vision and typed using voice notes. In May 2019, Lovato announced that they had signed with manager Scooter Braun, who also oversees the careers of pop stars Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. Addressing the issue for the […]

The Twelve Steps themselves are the essence of Alcoholics Anonymous. They are the directions meant to provide members a path to lasting sobriety and a substance-free lifestyle. John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE is board-certified in addiction medicine and preventative medicine. For over 20 years Dr. Umhau was a senior clinical investigator at the National Institute […]

Driving under the influence (DUI), or impaired driving, refers to drinking alcohol and then operating a motor vehicle. Motor vehicles are not limited to just cars; this also includes bicycles, motorcycles, golf carts, boats, jet-skis, and lawn mowers. A blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.08% is considered legally impaired. Consider calling a cab or […]

Cocaine is a stimulant drug that is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant. The purified form of the extract, which looks like fine, white, powdered crystals, was initially used for medicinal purposes. Detoxing at an inpatient treatment center with a team of experienced medical professionals provides the best rate of success. But under […]

Dual diagnosis treatment programs for substance abuse and eating disorders focus on addressing both conditions and their common roots, rather than trying to treat one after the other. These programs are unique to the individual and the complex interplay between the conditions but typically involve individual and group therapy designed to heal the patient from […]

If you think someone you love is using cocaine, encourage them to seek help. Ask a healthcare provider about programs and services for people affected by another person’s cocaine use. In Nov. 2020, the state of Oregon voted in Measure 110 to decriminalize use of all drugs, including drugs such as cocaine. The law does […]

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word ‘dare.’ Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or D.A.R.E., is an education program that tries to prevent use of controlled drugs, membership in gangs, and violent […]