The dire statistics may be surprising for a state that conjures up images of diverse cities, bucolic farms, lacrosse, eating crabs and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. But alongside these more wholesome activities, Maryland has a drug epidemic that is eating it alive, much like the way those crabs scavenge at the bottom ... Read More
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One Scary Aspect of Withdrawal That You Need to Be Prepared For: The Emotional Dimensions of Detox
When you're in detox, you might expect some physical symptoms of withdrawal, but the emotional symptoms might catch you unaware. The psychological effects of withdrawal can make detox more difficult and can even make you avoid or procrastinate entering a treatment program. According to the National Institutes of ... Read More
Drug Profile: OxyContin
"OxyContin" is a type of painkiller that may be prescribed for the treatment of acute pain as well as some forms of chronic pain. OxyContin is the brand name for the drug "oxycodone hydrochloride." It’s sometimes referred to as "oxycodone OxyContin" as a result. The drug is an opioid and a narcotic, which means it can ... Read More
Connecticut’s Great Face-Off: Opiates and Legalized Pot vs. Addiction Treatment
Over the last few years, Connecticut has faced a growing epidemic of opioid overdoses. The state, ranked 11th in highest overdose rates, saw 27.4 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2016. Overdose deaths have grown from 357 in 2012 to 1,038 in 2017, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ... Read More
Drug Profile: Spice and K2
K2, also known as Spice, is a combination of industrial chemicals that are combined to create a dangerous street drug. It can either be vaporized in liquid form or smoked when added to dried herbs, similar to how marijuana is used. This 'fake weed' is usually sold in small packets containing dried, chemical-laced ... Read More
Battle of the Back Roads: Arkansas Responds to the Rural Drug Trade
Known as the Natural State, Arkansas is home to over 3 million people in the southern United States. And, like most states throughout the U.S., illicit drug use is rampant throughout Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville and beyond. This is particularly true for opioid use. Like many of its neighbors such as ... Read More
Truth, Fiction and Real Solutions on Arizona’s Southern Border
Will a wall alone, separating the U.S. from Mexico really stop the flow of drugs into the country? While proponents of President Trump's wall say yes, law enforcement and drug smuggling authorities say no. News reports of drug smugglers using tunnels under existing Mexico-U.S. barriers are common and not surprising ... Read More
At Sixes and Sevens: The Overlap of Alcoholism & Gambling
One of the issues that makes addiction more complex than some other chronic diseases is the potential for addiction to more than one substance or behavior at one time or for two addictions to play off of each other in dangerous ways. Such connections are common with addictions to gambling and alcohol. These ... Read More
