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
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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
How Much Do Drugs Cost?
Many factors affect the prices of illicit drugs, making it difficult to provide exact prices for them. The price can even vary regionally because they're affected by supply and demand just like other goods. The economic conditions in a given area also matter. Drugs may cost more in an affluent area simply because ... Read More
Bob Dylan: The Interplay of Drugs and Mental Health
Bob Dylan is an American singer and is considered one of the best songwriters of all time. He's had a career that spans over 60 years of making rock and folk music that's influenced many generations. Dylan rose to fame in the 1960s, so it's no surprise his public image has had mentions of drug use. After all, many ... Read More
What is Afrin? Addiction & Side Effects of Nasal Spray
Some people with chronic sinus problems become dependent on nasal sprays like Afrin, which offers short-term relief from congestion and other symptoms of hay fever and the common cold. Afrin is one of a number of nasal sprays that can have different active ingredients and thus be more or less habit-forming, depending ... Read More
Is It Possible to Overdose on Edibles?
For many people, especially regular users, the notion that you can overdose on marijuana seems far-fetched. The THC found in marijuana doesn't typically present the same level of physical harm as drugs such as heroin, methamphetamines, and cocaine do. But what about gummies, brownies, capsules, and other types of ... Read More
