Once considered an individual moral failing, addiction, and substance use disorders are now recognized as medical conditions. Like with any other disorder type, treatment options have evolved to include pharmaceuticals alongside psychotherapy and support group attendance. Medication-assisted treatment can effectively ... Read More
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What Is Oxytocin Nasal Spray and Is It Safe to Take?
Updated November 11, 2024 Many pregnant women and mothers might be familiar with the synthetic version of oxytocin, Pitocin. It may surprise you to know that this labor and delivery drug is also available in a nasal spray. Oxytocin nasal spray uses range from anxiety treatments to long-term autism support. In ... Read More
Can You Overdose on Energy Drinks?
Updated on 01/22/24 Yes, it is possible to overdose on energy drinks. However, it likely will not kill you; overdose fatalities from energy drinks are rare. When someone does die from drinking too many energy drinks, it usually is due to severe heart arrhythmia attributed to the stimulant effects of caffeine. The ... Read More
Overdose Statistics by Demographic Groups
Every year in the United States, more than 100,000 people lose their lives to drug overdose. While a shocking 16,706 deaths in 2021 were directly linked to legal, prescribed medications — specifically opioids — drug overdose death rates encompass more than just those with a legal prescription. These stark overdose ... Read More
What Factors Influence Your Risk of Relapse
Achieving sobriety after years of battling drug and alcohol addiction is far from easy. There's more to recovery than getting past withdrawal. It also involves learning new coping mechanisms, making significant lifestyle changes, and having a comprehensive relapse prevention plan. Substance use disorder is ... Read More
The Signs of Being ‘Roofied’ That Everyone Should Know
The act of being drugged without your knowledge or consent is commonly called "being roofied." The term "roofie" originated as a way to describe the drug Rohypnol and its role in date rapes. Since then, the concept of roofieing has come to refer to several drugs used for this same purpose. In the sections that ... Read More
Fentanyl: The Story of America’s Deadliest Drug
As America's drug problem continues to evolve, more people are dying as a result of overdoses on one of a variety of opioids, both illicit and legally prescribed. The issue is that these drugs are as easy to access as they've ever been, and more dangerous varieties are also hitting unregulated markets by way of a ... Read More
Suspect an Overdose? What to Do
In the event of an overdose, it's necessary to act quickly in an overdose response. Witnessing someone in a life-threatening situation can be scary, but knowing what to do can help to prevent a tragedy. Assess the Situation An overdose is a medical emergency, and while prompt action is necessary, it's crucial to stay ... Read More
