by Lucas Fernandez | Mar 4, 2022
Synthetic designer drugs like flakka and bath salts have wreaked havoc on communities across the U.S. in the last decade. But, what is flakka? The drug, a synthetic stimulant most often compared to bath salts, saw its popularity peak around 2015. Although its presence... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Feb 24, 2022
Many abused substances are readily available for purchase in local stores. You may even have one of the most popular substances of choice for teenagers and young adults in your kitchen at this very moment. Few of us give a second thought to having a can of whipped... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Apr 15, 2021
If you’ve watched the news lately, you may have noticed a dip in stories about meth. However, while it may not be the “drug of the moment” for the media, meth is still a huge problem for Arizonans. According to the Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Apr 6, 2021
Experiencing trauma can be especially damaging to someone at a young age. Because a child is such a vulnerable person whose brain is still in the early stages of development, traumatic experiences may create a much more damaging impact on their lives than it would an... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Jan 4, 2021
When you see a loved one in pain, it’s natural to want to help them. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes very difficult to determine the best way to go about it. Figuring out how to talk about addiction is one such scenario. There is so much stigma, trauma, emotion, and... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Nov 4, 2020
The road to recovery from drug dependence is long and arduous. After achieving sobriety, it can be incredibly difficult to keep from falling back into old habits. In addition to the uncomfortable physical sensations of denying your body something it has become...
