Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Up to 50 percent of American adults experience at least occasional inability to sleep, while roughly 10-15 percent of the public suffers from chronic insomnia. When sleep disorders like insomnia get in the way of your ability to function, your doctor might ... Read More
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What Are Poppers, Are They Illegal, and How They’re Not What You Think
See more details about Poppers, or Alkyl Nitrites, in our new blog. It is widely known that huffing is really bad for you. Like really bad. Inhaling organic solvents or propellants to get high is not new, but these new products being sold as “poppers” and distributed throughout the U.S., primarily to men who have sex ... Read More
Drug Profile: Meloxicam – Abuse, Side Effects & Addiction
If you're among the estimated 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)), you undoubtedly yearn for an effective way to be pain-free. Among the many choices for pain relief treatment, meloxicam is a prescription-only medication that provides ... Read More
Angus Cloud: The Backstory to His Tragic Overdose
In July 2023, the world was shocked to hear of famous actor Angus Cloud's passing. Cloud was a rising Hollywood star known for playing Fezco on the HBO series Euphoria. The media soon started reporting the details of his death, revealing that Cloud had died from a drug overdose. Let's take a closer look at Angus ... Read More
The Off-Label Overprescription of Some Drugs
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the use of drugs for specific health conditions. Some drugs, however, can be used "off label," meaning a doctor prescribes them for a different condition than its originally approved use or at a different dosage. Prescribing off-label is perfectly ... Read More
Can You Get Addicted to PEDs? Explore the Risks
Competition in sports can be brutal, and athletes can go to extreme lengths to gain an advantage, even to the point of resorting to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). While most people have heard about anabolic steroids, many probably don't know about the health risks and dangers of these drugs. Furthermore, where do ... Read More
What’s an Addiction Feedback Loop?
For a long time, people viewed substance use disorder (SUD) as a sign of poor self-control, evidence of a weak will and a symptom of bad behavior. These negative attitudes contributed to the spread of misinformation about addiction, making it difficult for people struggling with it to admit their problems and seek ... Read More
The Most Common Meds for Treating Anxiety
Imagine waking up in the morning with a tight feeling in your chest and your body in fight-or-flight mode with no logical explanation why. Your palms are sweaty and your heart is racing, yet there's no immediate threat. This is true for your body, but to your mind, the threat seems real, and it encourages your body to ... Read More
