Many of us have friends, family, or extended family who have gone through addiction. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 23.5 million Americans aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol abuse… Read More ›
Tag: Drug Addiction
Tramadol Extremely Dangerous for Pain Relief
Tramadol is a pain medication that serves to moderate severe pain intensity, and is part of a class of drugs called opiate narcotic analgesics, which work by changing the way the brain responds to pain. Tramadol used to be considered… Read More ›
What are the Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders?
“Addiction begins with the hope that something “out there” can instantly fill up the emptiness inside.” According to a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2014), approximately 43.8 million people ages 18 and older experience… Read More ›
What are the Dangers of Using Ecstasy?
Ecstasy (MDMA), is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. Its chemical composition is like that of stimulants and hallucinogens, and the effects are increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, distorted sensory and time perception. Ecstasy has commonly been used… Read More ›
The Difference Between Methamphetamine and Amphetamine
The similarity between these names suggests that there is a base chemical incorporated into both drugs. What exactly are the similarities and differences, though? While both drugs do have something in common, they each create different results in the body… Read More ›
Is Speed Dangerous?
Speed, more formally known as methamphetamine, is a stimulant drug that directly affects the central nervous system and is typically used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. Speed is also known as crystal meth, crank, meth,… Read More ›
Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse
There are many concoctions made using cough and cold medicine – these concoctions are typically known as “lean”, “purple drank”, “purple lean”, “sizzurp”, “dirty sprite”, and “lean drink”. These drinks most often are comprised of prescription-strength cough medicine, soft drinks,… Read More ›
Is There A Correlation Between ADHD And Cocaine Use?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a mental health condition characterized by distraction, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The high quality of impulsivity and restlessness is a risk factor for developing a substance use disorder later on in life. Many adults and young… Read More ›
Why Are Synthetic Drugs So Dangerous? 5 Reasons
Synthetic drugs are not as popular as other “mainstream” drugs but can be equally if not more dangerous. There’s no way of knowing exactly what they are. One of the main causes for overdose on synthetic drugs is due to… Read More ›
Why Do People Relapse?
Relapse is a difficult part of recovery. It is a part of recovery but it does not have to be a part of recovery. Some say that relapse is part of the story. Not everyone relapses. If you are struggling… Read More ›
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