Stimulants are highly addictive drugs because they work directly on the area of the brain that regulates pleasure. When people abuse stimulants, whether strong or weak, the drugs increase dopamine production in the brain – leading to …
MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), more commonly known as ecstasy, is a designer drug containing both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. MDMA is also commonly referred to as “molly”, which is short for molecular. Unfortunat …
Heroin detox is the first, and one of the most difficult steps that an individual should take when they decide to get sober. Withdrawal symptoms from this particular drug are painful, unpleasant, and may drive people to get high simply to a …
Adderall is a prescribed drug that is used to treat ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Its main reason for being prescribed is to help those with attention problems have increased focus and attention. When used as directed wit …
The opioid epidemic continues to affect people in every state of the United States. However, Ohio holds the second-highest rate of opioid abuse when compared to other states. According to research conducted in 2017, Ohio had a rate of 39.2 …
Typically when people imagine an addict, they picture someone in their mid-20s. However, addiction is becoming a common problem among the elderly population. In fact, most senior citizens suffering from addiction are dependent upon alcohol …
In the United States, 1 out of 6 women and 1 out of 33 men will be the victim of a rape attempt. Additionally, according to RAINN, government authorities respond to a report of child sexual abuse every 8 minutes. While these numbers are ala …
Meth, or crystal methamphetamine, is an illegal man-made substance that belongs to the Methamphetamine class of drugs. Some forms of methamphetamines are legal and prescribed to treat the side-effects of mental disorders such as attention-d …
Most know the classic problems that come from alcohol abuse like mental confusion and liver problems, but drinking damages every part of the human body. There are all types of alcoholic drinking, if you think you or a loved one has an alc …
Heroin is one of the most difficult drugs to detox from, as it leads to painful withdrawal symptoms and strong cravings. If you’re ready to quit heroin for good or are thinking about going to treatment, you’re probably the most curious …
