Although withdrawal symptoms from cannabis aren't as severe as withdrawal symptoms from quitting opioids or alcohol, they are still unpleasant and disruptive to your health. And, for people who smoke marijuana every day, the withdrawal symptoms can be more pronounced and uncomfortable, including cannabis-related night ... Read More
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Toluene & Benzene: The Huffer’s High
What Is Huffing? Inhaling, or huffing, chemicals such as gasoline, paint thinner and adhesives containing toluene and benzene produces a high similar to alcohol intoxication — loss of inhibition, slurred speech, euphoria, dizziness and disorientation. Most inhalants are central nervous system depressants that are ... Read More
What Drugs/Behaviors Cause the Biggest Release of Dopamine in the Brain?
Some people feel exhilarated by driving fast, hang gliding, or bungee jumping, but it seems that what they really enjoy is the dopamine rush that these types of activities can trigger. Of course, simply eating a square of chocolate or kissing your partner can produce sensations caused by a flooding of feel-good ... Read More
What Are the Effects of Combining Marijuana with Ecstasy?
Marijuana is among the most commonly used substances in the United States, especially as legal use continues to become more widespread. Around 15 percent of the adult population smokes pot, a statistic that rises to 19 percent among those 18 to 34. Marijuana is also increasingly found in combination with other ... Read More
Can Suboxone® Make Me Fail a Drug Test?
While it has been lauded as somewhat of a medication wonder for opioid and heroin addiction, Suboxone® also includes an addictive narcotic and must be taken only under close medical supervision. This reality can raise concerns if you're about to take an employer or prospective employer's drug test and are taking ... Read More
Addiction Rates & Statistics
We've gathered substance abuse statistics from around the web and will continue to update our sources as more updated metrics are published. Global Drug Addiction Statistics Drug abuse isn't limited to the United States; it's a chronic disorder that doesn't discriminate on the basis of demographics or borders. ... Read More
Weed Withdrawal Symptoms That May Be Signs of a Mental Disorder
Marijuana is the most popular drug in the United States outside of alcohol, with 15% of the US population partaking on a regular basis. This number is even higher among those 18 to 29, with 26% admitting to use. As the legalization movement continues to grow — as of 2024, it's legal for recreational use in 24 states ... Read More
P2P Drug – ‘New Meth’ Is Stronger Than Ever
People have used methamphetamines to get high for many years. For instance, during the Second World War, Japanese pilots were given methamphetamines to help them stay awake. As a street drug, meth came of age in the United States in the '70s and '80s. It was primarily made using ephedrine, often sourced from then ... Read More
