Lean is an illicit substance that is made from codeine-based cough syrup. It is a concoction of cough syrup, soda, and Jolly Rancher candies, and is known by a variety […]
Knowledge Base
How to Approach Someone Who is Under the Influence at Work
It may be surprising to learn that the majority of people struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) are employed full-time. According to statistics provided by the National Council on […]
The Link Between Eating Disorders and Substance Use
An eating disorder is a type of mental health disorder that features unhealthy eating patterns. As with other mental health disorders, there is a high occurrence of comorbid substance use […]
What is Carfentanil?
Carfentanil or carfentanyl (Wildnil) is a dangerously potent analog of the synthetic opioid widely known as fentanyl. The deadly fentanyl is 50-100 times more potent than morphine, but carfentanil is […]
What is OxyContin?
OxyContin (oxycodone) is a potent analgesic in the opioid family of prescription medications. Promoted in the 1990s as a highly effective painkiller with a low likelihood of causing addiction, the […]
What Are Depressants?
Depressants are a category of substances that work by slowing the function of the central nervous system. These can include prescription medications that help treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, muscle spasms, […]