Featured for Drug Addiction

Addiction, or substance use disorder, is a pervasive mental health problem affecting people from every corner of the world. Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet less than 10% of those seek treatment. Alcohol is the most common drug of abuse in the United States, yet, due to its normalized ... Read More

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

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

Opiates are legal or illegal drugs made from opium, a highly addictive, natural narcotic extracted from the papaver somniferum (poppy) plant. Opium is the primary ingredient in heroin, codeine, morphine, fentanyl, and other powerful pain relievers. Taking multiple opiates simultaneously to get high is one of the ... Read More

Addiction is a multifaceted issue that about one in 10 U.S. adults experience. It can stem from a range of factors, from environment and personality to genetics and neurological causes. Addressing the root causes of an individual's substance use is an essential part of addiction treatment. By understanding the ... Read More

What is a designer drug? You may have heard the phrase but aren't sure what it means. The term describes synthetic versions of controlled substances that imitate the pharmacological effects of the original drug. Designer drugs may be created for several reasons, including: As a cheaper alternative For more ... Read More

MDMA (3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine), also known as ecstasy or molly, is a synthetic psychoactive substance that increases levels of certain hormones in the brain, altering the individual's mood and energy. Caffeine, a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea and energy drinks, stimulates the central nervous system ... Read More