Common household items have a long history of being used by people for a purpose other than what they were intended for. Things like spray paint, glue, contact cement, nail polish, and paint thinner are inhaled through the nose or mouth for the quick and inexpensive "high" they give. Even medicinal gases and compounds, ... Read More
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Understanding Drug-Seeking Behavior
Prescription drug addiction is a challenging and often misunderstood issue. According to the CDC, nearly 8.6 million U.S. adults misuse prescription drugs each year. For people struggling with substance use disorders, drug-seeking behavior can become a way to maintain their addiction, often involving attempts to obtain ... Read More
“Rock Bottom” vs. Your Low
Substance abuse in the United States is a rapidly growing phenomenon that affects each of us directly or indirectly. Habits are difficult to give up, and many people are unwilling to even acknowledge they have a substance abuse issue until they hit rock bottom. Seeking help early increases the chances of recovering ... Read More
Understanding Crystal Methamphetamine
Crystal methamphetamine, better known as crystal meth or simply meth, is a highly addictive drug made of a volatile mixture of household chemicals. Crystal meth affects the central nervous system, causing a powerful rush due to a flood of dopamine throughout the brain. Unlike legal forms of amphetamines, such as ... Read More
Ibuprofen and Alcohol: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Side Effects
Ibuprofen and Its Effect on the Body Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that serves as a popular, over-the-counter, non-addictive alternative to opioid painkillers. It's commonly used to relieve pain, including muscle pain, minor injuries, headaches, toothaches, fever, and in higher doses, ... Read More
The Importance of Early Intervention in Substance Abuse
There's a commonly held belief that hitting "rock bottom" is necessary for recovery from substance abuse. Addiction doesn't happen overnight. It's a process that takes a while before spiraling out of control. In the early stages of problematic use of drugs or alcohol, effective intervention treatment can help prevent a ... Read More
Drug Profile: What Is Percocet? Addiction, Withdrawal Symptoms & Treatment
The United States is currently in a third wave of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids are a family of manufactured drugs that are chemically similar to opiates derived from the opium poppy plant. Many opioids have medicinal uses for the relief of acute and chronic pain, including the drug Percocet. So, what's perc, ... Read More
The Zyn Pouch – Risks of Addiction and Abuse
More than 18% of adults in the United States use tobacco products, with the majority using cigarettes and e-cigarettes. As the negative benefits of smoke-based tobacco use become widely known and people seek ways to use nicotine without those risks, however, smokeless tobacco products, such as nicotine pouches, are ... Read More
