Top 5 Most Dangerous Drugs The amount of people living with a drug and alcohol addiction is at its highest throughout the years, with one in every ten Americans over the age of 12 with an addiction. Addiction is a serious disease that must be treated, but what about the drugs themselves? Drugs are categorized as being ... Read More
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How Many Americans are In Recovery?
While being in addiction recovery may still seem taboo to some, it is becoming more and more of a norm. The public is realizing that addiction is as serious as any other mental disorder, and that only by shedding light on it can we do something about the problem. Over 23 million Americans are in recovery from addiction ... Read More
Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs and Side Effects
The 11 Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs in the United States continues to be an ever-present problem. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, or NIDA, an estimated 52 million individuals aged 12 and older have used prescription drugs non-medically at some ... Read More
Synthetic Drug Flakka Disappears from Overwhelmed South Florida
Flakka Disappears from South Florida Streets Since 2014, designer drug Flakka has ravaged south Florida and pushed its law enforcement and health services to the brink of despair. Now, however, news reports and comments from local police suggest the drug has disappeared from the streets completely. What is ... Read More
Self-Medicating to Deal with Depression and Anxiety
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States. These disorders affect approximately 40 million adults aged 18 and older, which accounts for around 18% of the population. It’s not uncommon for anxiety sufferers to also ... Read More
Which Drug is Your State Addicted To?
Updated March 2, 2023 Which states struggle the most with which drugs? Drug addiction is an ever-growing problem in our country and abroad – and several studies have suggested that certain drugs pose a more significant threat to some states rather than others. Learning particular risks for certain states can help ... Read More
The Newest Florida Street Drugs
A look back on 2019 drug trends in Florida reveals patterns of substance use across the state as well as some new drugs emerging on the scene. Although there continue to be statewide declines in cigarette smoking and alcohol abuse, vaping rates have risen and new designer drugs have emerged. 2019 Overview Florida ... Read More
Shifting From A “War On Drugs” To Educating About A Disease
A survey by the government found that forty seven percent of Americans have tried drugs. Yet for the last 40 years administration after administration has kept the War on Drugs going, creating not only human rights issues but also civil ones, impacting not only the United States but the globe. This got us thinking: is ... Read More