logo
Log In Subscribe e-Edition Archives
logo
Log In Subscribe e-Edition Archives
  • News
  • Sports
  • Photo Gallery
  • Columns/Opinions
  • Catahoula News
  • Obituaries
  • Classifieds
  • Public Notices
  • Special Sections
    • News
    • Sports
    • Photo Gallery
    • Columns/Opinions
    • Catahoula News
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • Public Notices
    • Special Sections
Advertisement
News
By Narconon www.NarcononNewLifeRetreat.org on November 1, 2023
Major Illegal Drugs Examined

Everyone should be aware of the dangers, addictions and deadly consequences many of the top illegal drugs have. Those who have never tried these drugs should continue to abstain, while those who are addictive need immediate help.

Methamphetamine is a potent stimulant that has the potential to cause delusions, hallucinations and paranoia.

Meth causes people to stay up late, which leads to this negative behavior.

Some people might believe that methamphetamine overdose is practically unheard of. The problem is that although methamphetamine overdoses are uncommon, they have recently peaked.

Heroin and cocaine are the most typical ingredients in speedballs.

Numerous people have died as a result of speed-balling, including Chris Farley, River Phoenix, and John Belushi. It still applies even though Farley died from morphine and cocaine while Belushi, Phoenix, and Phoenix died from heroin and cocaine.

However, Fentanyl has made it much deadlier recently. The increase in overdoses is caused by the addition of Fentanyl to drugs. Up to fifty times as potent as heroin and one hundred times as potent as morphine, respectively, is fentanyl. Users are not even aware of what they are taking due to the extreme potency of fentanyl and the fact that it is added secretly to stimulants. They are unsure of why using makes them feel different.

An intense rush occurs when an opioid and a stimulant are combined. To “counteract” each drug’s negative side effects, they use speedballs.

Meth can make a person anxious, agitated, and paranoid, whereas Fentanyl can make a person feel sleepy and have trouble staying awake. These two cancel each other out when they are combined. However, there is a higher risk when using two different drugs.

To learn what to look for, visit: https:// www.narcononnewliferetreat. org/blog/ meth-and-fentanylthe- new-speedball. html

ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
It might also interest you...
QUALIFYING/SCHOOL STARTS
News, Photo Gallery
QUALIFYING/SCHOOL STARTS
August 12, 2026
Last week was busy in LaSalle Parish as candidates for the Nov. 3 election qualified at the courthouse and students started the 2026-2027 school year....
this is a test
Newspaper in Education continues in LaSalle
News
Newspaper in Education continues in LaSalle
Staff Report 
August 12, 2026
Digital Newspapers Provided to School Employees After a very successful second year of the LaSalle Parish Partnership in Education, the Newspaper in E...
this is a test
News
Large field qualifies for Nov. 3 election
Staff Report 
August 12, 2026
Qualifying ended at 4:30 p.m. last Friday for the November 3 election with a total of 68 candidates seeking to fill positions in LaSalle Parish, accor...
this is a test
LaSalle School Superintendent highlights academic gains during back to school address
News
LaSalle School Superintendent highlights academic gains during back to school address
By Craig Franklin Editor 
August 12, 2026
LaSalle Parish School System Superintendent Jon Garrett opened the new school year last Tuesday morning, August 4, with a message of celebration, poin...
this is a test
News
Urgent Need for Volunteer Firefighters
By Craig Franklin Editor 
August 12, 2026
Local fire officials are urging LaSalle Parish residents to step forward and join their local volunteer fire departments, describing an urgent and wor...
this is a test
Donny Richardson seeks Jena council reelection
News
Donny Richardson seeks Jena council reelection
August 12, 2026
Donny Richardson of Jena has announced his candidacy for reelection as an Alderman for the Town of Jena during the November 3, 2026, election. Richard...
this is a test
ACE Circular
Advertisement
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
ACE Circular
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Search Public Notices

The Jena Times
OLLA-TULLOS-URANIA SIGNAL
P: (318) 992-4121

Office Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
Sat-Sun, Closed

This site complies with ADA requirements

© The Jena Times

  • Advertisers
  • Contact
  • Privacy Accessibility Policy