Phencyclidine is commonly known as PCP or "angel dust." This powerful dissociative drug can cause hallucinations, distort perceptions of reality and lead to dangerous behaviors. [...]

Puffy hands, or swelling in the hands, is a common physical symptom experienced by individuals who abuse drugs. Medically known as edema, this swelling may [...]

Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue affecting millions of people worldwide. While many are familiar with the concept of addiction to a single substance, [...]

Nurses serve as the backbone of the healthcare system, providing essential care, support and comfort to patients. However, the demanding nature of their job, coupled [...]

Like many states in the U.S., Georgia has been grappling with significant drug abuse issues. The situation is particularly pronounced in Atlanta — the state's [...]

Living with chronic pain can be incredibly challenging and a lifestyle that causes a significant decrease in overall quality of life. For this reason, or [...]

Some experiences of pain are too acute and intense to effectively manage with over-the-counter pain medication. This is often the case for those who are [...]

Xylazine is a pharmaceutical compound primarily used as a veterinary sedative and analgesic. Originating from the class of drugs known as alpha-2 adrenergic agonists, xylazine [...]

At Bluff Augusta, we seek to provide treatment to anyone who finds themselves struggling with mental health and/or addiction. As a Georgia-based treatment facility, we [...]

Stigma and Addiction: Why Does it Matter? An astounding 46.3 million Americans fought addictions in 2021 alone. That is nearly 17 percent of the entire [...]

Can you remember a time when you maybe sprained your wrist, tweaked your ankle or had a headache that just wouldn’t go away, so you [...]

One of the biggest challenges that recovery communities face are stigmas of addiction. This isn’t a new problem, but it’s one that could be efficiently [...]