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Xylazine The New "Zombie Drug"

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Xylazine The New "Zombie Drug"

Xylazine, also known as "Tranq" or the "Zombie Drug," is on the doorstep of many towns across the nation. This deadly skin-rotting narcotic is combined with the already lethal Fentanyl, which was first combined with heroin. Because it has contaminated illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, this powerful animal tranquilizer is to blame for an epidemic of overdoses and fatalities across the country. Health officials are on high watch in an effort to stop the recent overdose epidemic. A slower heart rate, low blood pressure, reduced breathing, and ulcer skin wounds are all side effects of the veterinary tranquilizer medication xylazine that, if left untreated, can lead to amputations.

by Before Their Time
March 15, 2023
6 min read

How Does Drug Overdose Affect Families

Death by overdose is loaded with social and moral stigmas. Many people use terms such as "drug addict", "junkie" or "user" in describing a person suffering from a substance use disorder. This adds more grief, in addition to strong feelings of anger, helplessness, guilt and shame in the families, that are already grieving. The objective of this article is to analyze the impact of these feelings on families facing death by overdose, and to realize counseling is available.

by Before Their Time
May 28, 2022
9 min read

How Family Can Support a Loved Ones Recovery

How family can support a loved ones recovery process is an often asked question and a very crucial element of sobriety. Family members can play an important role in helping a loved one with mental health and substance use disorders get on the road to addiction recovery. The role of family support networks can help keep individuals engaged in treatment, and committed to their recovery.

by Before Their Time
May 02, 2022
13 min read

What Is A Nonprofit Organization

What is a nonprofit organization? Nonprofits are not the same as for profit businesses. Nonprofit organizations can receive exemption from the tax system as long as their purpose includes the promotion or dissemination of social welfare. Non-profit organizations include hospitals, universities, and charitable organizations. Education, partnerships and community are critical components in achieving nonprofit success. Nonprofits differ from a for profit corporation as they reinvest all money received to fund it's goal and offer a social benefit such as churches.

by Before Their Time
April 12, 2022
11 min read

Best Charity To Donate To In 2023

Best charity to donate to 2022. What is the best nonprofit to donate to? Today there are more charities than ever before making it very difficult to choose, it is even possible that you have a local charity in your own community. So it is vital that you do your research a before donating to them.

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