We often hear about substances of abuse that cause people to grapple with physical dependency and subsequent withdrawal symptoms when they stop using. A large majority of mind-altering substances, such as heroin, cocaine, and alcohol, are n …
A recent study on Adderall use in college students reports that anywhere from 7-33% of all college students abuse Adderall at some point during their college years. Research has also concluded that more than half of the students who were pr …
Robitussin is one of the leading cough medicines in the United States, as it is available in almost all grocery stores and pharmacies. For decades, Robitussin has been relied on by countless individuals to give them relief from a cough asso …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …