Substance abuse rarely affects just the individual. It tends to become a challenge for everyone in the addict's life, including the silent companions. Pets need their owners for their health and safety, often mirroring their household's stress, anxiety and even trauma. From the risks of accidental poisoning to a lack ... Read More
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Inhaling Drugs and Lung Health: An Expert’s Insights
Inhaling or smoking drugs is a popular form of substance use. People commonly smoke not just tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis, but cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and nitrous oxide. Even opiates like heroin and fentanyl are used in this way; in fact, some research has pointed to an increasing trend. But ... Read More
How Long Does Drug Detox Take?
For those with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, the first step toward recovery is detox. During this process, the addictive substance is cleared from your body, preparing you to live a life of sobriety. While detox creates the foundation for recovery, it often brings discomfort and, in some cases, complications. ... Read More
What Are the Party and Club Drugs — and Why?
Substance use is an ongoing issue in the United States, and around half of all people age 12 or older have used an illicit drug at some point in their lives. Club drugs such as LSD, ecstasy, and methamphetamine are some of the most commonly used substances. Men are more likely than women to use these substances, but no ... Read More
Drug Profile: What Are Inhalants?
Common household items have a long history of being used by people for a purpose other than what they were intended for. Things like spray paint, glue, contact cement, nail polish, and paint thinner are inhaled through the nose or mouth for the quick and inexpensive "high" they give. Even medicinal gases and compounds, ... Read More
Understanding Drug-Seeking Behavior
Prescription drug addiction is a challenging and often misunderstood issue. According to the CDC, nearly 8.6 million U.S. adults misuse prescription drugs each year. For people struggling with substance use disorders, drug-seeking behavior can become a way to maintain their addiction, often involving attempts to obtain ... Read More
The Role of Nursing in Inpatient Behavioral Health Outcomes
Nurses play a vital role in just about any setting where medical care is administered. The same is true in a mental health and addiction treatment facility, where nurses often have more contact with patients and patients’ families than other medical or clinical staff. One might think, then, that the role of nurses ... Read More
The Zyn Pouch – Risks of Addiction and Abuse
More than 18% of adults in the United States use tobacco products, with the majority using cigarettes and e-cigarettes. As the negative benefits of smoke-based tobacco use become widely known and people seek ways to use nicotine without those risks, however, smokeless tobacco products, such as nicotine pouches, are ... Read More
