According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control's National Center for Health Statistics, opioid-related deaths in the United States increased from 56,064 to 75,673 during the 12 months ending April 2021. This shocking statistic shows that it's critical for family members and loved ones to recognize the ... Read More
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Can Using Heroin Cause Depression?
If you or a loved one is living with heroin addiction, you likely already know it can have a negative effect on mental health. As dependence on the drug grows, reaching a stable mood only becomes harder. What you might not know is that heroin and depression are closely linked and this can impact the recovery process. ... Read More
What Is “Heroin Chic” and Why Its Return is a Problem
The term "heroin chic" rose to prominence in the 1980s, both as a metaphorical and literal reference to the popularity of heroin in the modeling industry. Characterized by pale skin, a very thin frame, dark undereye circles, androgenous clothing, and limp or stringy hair, heroin chic was the favored style for many ... Read More
Undesirable Effects of Painkillers on Libido
Several months ago, Simon suffered an injury to his back when he fell on the ice during a hockey game. After that, though he was young and in shape, Simon began to experience chronic pain, so his doctor gave him a prescription for painkiller medication. While the painkillers helped to control the pain and made daily ... Read More
What Does Meth Do to the Brain?
Methamphetamines, better known as meth or crystal meth, don't receive attention on a national level like the opiate epidemic, but that doesn't mean meth use isn't a significant problem in many areas of the country. Around 1.6 million people in the United States use meth regularly, with use most prevalent in ... Read More
10 Truths About Detoxing at Home
For those living with addiction to drugs or alcohol, eventually, there comes a breaking point. That might mean the loss of a job or a relationship, getting into legal trouble, or showing dangerous physical withdrawal signs. While some may continue to abuse substances, others may see this kind of tragic turn of events ... Read More
How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System?
When people ask about methamphetamine detection time, it's usually in the context of an upcoming drug test. Many businesses and government agencies require pre-employment drug screenings for persons working as drivers, operating machinery, handling firearms or caring for children or patients in a health care setting. ... Read More
The Science Behind the Feel of a Cocaine High
Some cocaine users describe their experiences as pleasurable, but cocaine use can lead to painful withdrawal and disappointment. Cocaine users feel a letdown when they realize they can never recreate the feeling of that first high. Cocaine Users Typically Focus on the High, Forgetting the Low The perceived glamour of ... Read More