How Drug Abuse Damages the Heart Can drug abuse damage the heart? The answer to that is yes, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The type of impact ranges widely, from creating abnormal heart rates to putting you at risk for a heart attack. Injections themselves pose risks as they damage the veins and ... Read More
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“Meth, Not Even Once” – How Effective Are Anti-Drug Campaigns?
If you've paid attention to the media at all over the last few decades, you may have seen countless public service messages with the goal of reducing illicit drug use. Over the years, these have run the gamut—from the relatively calm appeals such as "Just Say No!," to more shocking vignettes of young women vandalizing ... Read More
5 Health Effects of Long-Term Adderall Use
Prescription stimulants such as Adderall are often prescribed to children and adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The medication usually has an immediate and apparent positive impact, allowing individuals to focus better and be more efficient. However, what most of these people fail ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Vitamins and Supplements?
Vitamins and minerals are crucial to the body for producing energy, fighting illnesses, allowing blood to clot, and countless other functions. For those with less-than-perfect diets, taking vitamins and supplements can seem like a sensible way to bridge the gaps between what their bodies need and what they take in ... Read More
Rolling the Dice: Fentanyl-Laced Pills
In January 2021, Alyssa Pastrana of Abilene, Texas, died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at the age of 21. Her parents have been sharing her story to warn others about the danger of using drugs that have been laced with fentanyl, sometimes without the user's knowledge. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has even ... Read More
Signs That Someone May Have Opioid Addiction
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
Signs a Workplace Accident May Be Drug- or Alcohol-Related
Ron W. had worked for Lewisburg Concrete & Pavement Service since 2015. Lee R., the owner of the company, hired Ron when another employee said Ron had been laid off and needed a job. Since Ron already had a CDL license, Lee hired Ron as a truck driver for the company. Recently, Ron started showing up late for ... 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