In the past year, Nevada’s drug-related death rate soared, thrusting the state into the number-one spot for deaths related to methamphetamines and other stimulants. In many states, meth is easier to obtain than drugs like heroin and cocaine—and cheaper—so while Nevada’s legislature has taken steps to combat the state’s ... Read More
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More Opioid Scripts Than People Are Only One Sign of Michigan’s Drug Problem
The drug statistics in Michigan are dire, reflecting the rising drug problem across the rest of the United States. According to mlive.com, Michigan was the 4th ranked state in the country for drug use in 2018. A major factor in the state's drug problem is the high number of opioid prescriptions. As reported by the ... Read More
Indiana Ranks in Top 5 States Worst-Off for Drug Abuse
While there’s nothing remotely humorous about the nation’s drug epidemic and the suffering it encompasses, an Indiana sheriff’s office tried its hand at brevity by taking to social media with a post that encourages area drug dealers to effectively rat each other out. The “tongue-in-cheek Facebook post” was issued by ... Read More
A Recovery Playbook for Cocaine: The Stages of Withdrawal
Derived from the coca plant, cocaine is a powerfully stimulating, extremely addictive drug that acts as a triple reuptake inhibitor by elevating levels of dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. The addictiveness of cocaine is attributed to its powerful effect on the brain's mesolimbic reward ... Read More
5 Tips for How to Quit Smoking Meth, from the Experts
Life for a frequent meth user has more downsides than upsides. There's the constant search for meth to satisfy the cravings and addiction. There's also likely to be serious physical and psychological damage from nonstop meth use. Besides a devastating effect on the overall quality of life, for the addicted meth user, ... Read More
An Eye-opening Look at Therapy Solutions for ADD / ADHD
Certain patterns of behavior can be extremely worrying when you observe them in your child. Erratic behavior, impulsive decision-making, hyperactivity and lack of focus can all be indicative of several disorders, but a very likely one is ADHD. Most parents know that ADHD is a mental disorder that fits loosely in the ... Read More
In Vermont, Burlington Screens Those Arrested for Substance Use Disorders and Brattleboro Nabs Drug Dealers
Vermont Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking While Encouraging Addiction Treatment The number of deaths related to opioids in Vermont has risen above the national average in recent years. Last year, more than 100 people lost their lives to an opioid overdose. Especially noteworthy is the increase in fentanyl-related ... Read More
How Drugs and Alcohol Can Increase Your Risks of Cancer
Can drinking alcohol cause cancer? Does smoking marijuana increase your risk of developing cancer? There’s a well-established link between cancer and drug addiction. Though most people recognize the psychological and physical damage these substances can create, many don't think of the risk of cancer as a result of ... Read More
