Most addictive substances can be classified as either “uppers” or “downers.” These labels refer to the chemical and physical reactions that occur while under the influence of a specific substance. Although uppers and downers produce opposite effects, both types of substances are capable of inflicting severe damage to an individual’s health and overall well-being. Frequent cocaine…
As a prescription medication, Xanax addiction can be easily concealed, making the disease both dangerous and insidious. According to a recent study, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria for a substance use disorder within the past year, with approximately 10 percent reporting a substance use disorder at some time in their lives. While…
Trying to decide whether you are struggling with alcoholism or possibly drinking just a little too much will require you to take a closer look at your drinking. Do you find yourself drinking alone? Do you crave an alcoholic beverage when you wake up? Do you lie to people about how much you have had…
If you are concerned that your OxyContin use has become problematic, an in-depth examination of your habits and priorities can help determine if you have developed an OxyContin addiction. Considered a large contributor to the ongoing opioid epidemic, OxyContin is extremely potent and highly addictive. Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
Heroin is 2-3 times more potent than morphine and is a main, contributing factor to the current opioid epidemic in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that nearly 841,000 people have died in the past two decades from a drug overdose, with 70% of those fatalities involving an opioid. As…
An overdose is an event where an individual ingests a critically high amount of a physically altering substance which then causes severe side effects or possible death. Most illicit drugs carry the risk of causing an overdose when abused, although some substances have a higher likelihood of this than others. If you or someone you…
Methamphetamine is a potent and highly addictive chemical stimulant that is illicitly manufactured and sold worldwide. Due to the increasing availability and abuse of this drug, it is important to know the side effects and dangers of using methamphetamine. Origin of Methamphetamine Methamphetamine, commonly referred to today as meth, remained largely unknown after its development…
We all know about the opioid epidemic that has been going on in America for quite some time. Covid-19 being introduced has only added fuel to the fire, making it an even more challenging time for individuals across the United States. According to the CDC, there were over 81,000 drug overdose deaths in the US…
Have you ever been to a friend’s house, a graduation party, or even a wedding and tried your first alcoholic beverage? This happens quite often for many people. The introduction of alcohol happens at a younger age, unaware of the dangers of withdrawing from alcohol and a life of addiction that can follow with drinking….
Today, drug addiction is common. Due to the ongoing opioid epidemic, heroin addiction is especially common. The dangers of withdrawing from heroin can be extremely dangerous and life-threatening. According to data from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), over 20 million people have struggled with substance abuse at some point in their lives….