The United States has been caught in the throes of an opioid epidemic for more than a decade now. From heroin and OxyContin to fentanyl and hydrocodone, millions of Americans have been abusing opioids and continue to do so at shockingly hig …
You may have seen reason reports and viral posts claiming fentanyl is the leading cause of death for adults aged 18-45. The opioid epidemic is no news, but these reports of skyrocketing fentanyl overdoses may be shocking. You may be asking …
In the midst of a year that will be documented in history books to come, problems other than those that are discussed on national news channels are still occurring in the country. The United States is still experiencing an addiction crisis …
Millions of people throughout the world consume alcohol on a regular basis. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that in 2018, 70% of Americans reported they drank alcohol within the last year while 55% of Americans d …
With more than 40 million Americans experiencing an anxiety disorder, benzodiazepines are some of the most prescribed medications in the country. These medications, including Ativan, Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin, interact with the GABA neuro …
For decades, college has been synonymous with the experimentation of drugs and alcohol. College-aged students are often experiencing their first taste of freedom and adulthood when they start college, especially when they are living on camp …
Barbiturate addiction is dangerous, potentially life-threatening, and often requires professional treatment. Barbiturates are a group of depressants that are used to treat some anxiety and seizures disorders, but they are most commonly used …
Heroin is one of the most dangerous yet popular drugs in the entire world. In the United States, it is widely abused by citizens from all corners of the country. It knows no bounds and does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, or se …
If you have a loved one who is suffering from alcoholism, you might wonder why some people become alcoholics and others can drink with impunity. After all, some people can have a glass of wine at dinner at night while others can’t stop dr …
Crack cocaine is one of the most powerful drugs and one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. The drug is so potent and addictive that many people become addicted after just one time using it. Crack is a crystallized form of cocaine …
