A powerful stimulant made from the leaves of the coca plant, cocaine is, of course, highly addictive. Most cocaine is used recreationally and is an illegal street drug. When sold illicitly, cocaine resembles a fine, white powder that users may sniff, snort, inject, or even rub onto their gums. Some users smoke crack ... Read More
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Cocaine Trends and Statistics (2024)
Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive substance that comes from the leaves of the South American coca plant. While it has limited medical use in the United States, it's one of the most popular recreational drugs for the intense high it produces. Unfortunately, it's also one of the more dangerous recreational ... Read More
Debunking Hollywood’s Depictions of Bipolar Disorder
No one can accuse Hollywood of being overly sensitive to mental illness and bipolar disorder. Whether in movies or TV shows, Hollywood productions frequently use bipolar disorder as a plot device to spin the action forward. Too often, they achieve this result by falling back on stereotypes about the disorder, depicting ... Read More
5 Ways to Rediscover Purpose Outside of a Career
We give a lot of our time and energy to our careers. This is often a satisfying part of our lives that provides us with a sense of purpose. However, we can get caught up in our professions a little too much, forgetting how to have a life outside of work. For whatever reason, we may reach a point where we need to ... Read More
Does Depression Treatment Work?
Depression can often feel like a permanent, incurable condition, but that's far from the truth. Depression is treatable, and there are many different depression treatments that work. Since depression as a condition presents itself differently in people, it's essential to realize that there isn't a one-size-fits-all ... Read More
How to Get Help for Someone Who Is Depressed
Depression is incredibly common in the United States. Over the course of a year, almost seven percent of the adult population experiences at least one major depressive episode. Further, almost a third of those with depression are also suffering from an anxiety disorder. However, for those living with negative ... Read More
The Fundamentals of Methadone Clinics
Whether you’re currently struggling with an addiction, care about an addict or simply want to know more about what’s being done to deal with the opioid crisis, chances are good you’ve heard about methadone clinics. How Do Methadone Clinics Work? In the United States, an estimated 350,000 people receive daily ... Read More
5 Options to Consider for Depression Treatment
Depression can be a paralyzing mental health condition that saps your energy and enthusiasm for life. However, contrary to popular belief, the condition is not at all rare and affects more than 10% of women and 5% of men at some point in their lives. A number of depression treatment options are available to address the ... Read More
