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
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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
Scientists Say They’ve Developed a Safer, Non-Addictive Painkiller
According to a new study published in the Neuropharmacology journal, researchers have developed a non-addictive painkiller that is as strong as morphine and has fewer side-effects. The new study was conducted by researchers from Tulane University and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. As detailed in a ... 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
Suboxone May Soon Be an Implant
It was announced today that Titan Pharmaceutical’s new drug Probuphine was accepted for review by the FDA. What is Probuphine exactly? Probuphine is a six-month sub dermal implant containing buprenorphine hydrochloride (suboxone.) The drug has been developed as a way to deliver continuous long-term treatment for opioid ... Read More
Why the FDA Approved Oxycontin for Kids
The answer is pretty simple. The FDA approved Oxycontin because in extreme cases where children may have cancer or need some sort of long-term pain relief, Oxycontin is one of the best pain relieving medications out there. Take Lynn Brown’s daughter Amanda for example. In 1999 she was diagnosed with a childhood form of ... Read More
The Fail First Model of Insurance Companies
This story isn’t new. In fact, it is the same story for many people all over the country. And not just people but families. And it looks like this - insurance companies refusing to help families with an addict who needs help. This story is one of a mother in Staten Island. She looked to her private insurance provider ... Read More