Substance use disorders can be damaging in multiple and complex ways. As a chronic and, frequently, progressive condition, an addiction can cause a person's physical and mental health to decline. It also can unravel a person's career and financial wellbeing, land them in legal jeopardy, and ruin their most important ... Read More
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Drug Profile: Lunesta
Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Up to 50 percent of American adults experience at least occasional inability to sleep, while roughly 10-15 percent of the public suffers from chronic insomnia. When sleep disorders like insomnia get in the way of your ability to function, your doctor might ... Read More
Angus Cloud: The Backstory to His Tragic Overdose
In July 2023, the world was shocked to hear of famous actor Angus Cloud's passing. Cloud was a rising Hollywood star known for playing Fezco on the HBO series Euphoria. The media soon started reporting the details of his death, revealing that Cloud had died from a drug overdose. Let's take a closer look at Angus ... Read More
The Off-Label Overprescription of Some Drugs
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the use of drugs for specific health conditions. Some drugs, however, can be used "off label," meaning a doctor prescribes them for a different condition than its originally approved use or at a different dosage. Prescribing off-label is perfectly ... Read More
What’s an Addiction Feedback Loop?
For a long time, people viewed substance use disorder (SUD) as a sign of poor self-control, evidence of a weak will and a symptom of bad behavior. These negative attitudes contributed to the spread of misinformation about addiction, making it difficult for people struggling with it to admit their problems and seek ... Read More
Should You Carry an Overdose Kit
The risk of overdose among people living with a substance use disorder is serious. In 2021, preventable deaths reached an all-time high. Fueling that record were more than 98,000 people who died that year from a drug overdose, representing an overdose death rate of 17 percent. Anyone who abuses drugs or alcohol is at ... Read More
PTSD and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Research suggests a strong link between trauma and addiction. Learn how people with PTSD can break the cycle and find healthier coping mechanisms. After a traumatic event, some people find they can't relax. They jump at small noises, stay awake all night and have panic attacks in ordinary situations. Eventually, ... Read More
Flu-Like Symptoms: A Sign of Drug Abuse?
In short, yes, flu-like symptoms can be a sign of drug abuse. (It's also important not to jump to conclusions, especially in this time of COVID-19 and the plethora of flu-type viruses that routinely make rounds among people of all ages.) Even so, if a person frequently suffers from flu-like symptoms and you notice ... Read More