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An Outlook on the Fentanyl Crisis in America and Its Effects on Today
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An Outlook on the Fentanyl Crisis in America and Its Effects on Today

The fentanyl crisis in America continues to escalate, with a significant rise in deaths attributed to this highly potent synthetic opioid. Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, have witnessed an alarming surge, resulting in a nearly 7.5-fold1 increase in drug overdose deaths from 2015 to 2021. The data unequivocally indicates that drug-related overdose deaths have substantially increased...

Famous Alcoholics
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Famous Alcoholics

There are many stories of famous alcoholics and historical figures who drank to excess. It certainly appears the ‘average Joe’ (like you and me) can become obsessed with the stories of famous alcoholics. But what makes a celebrity drinker so interesting? Whether it is relating to stories of celebrity recovery or being surprised that someone...

Codependent Relationships with Addicts
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Codependent Relationships with Addicts

Codependency is quite common in relationships where substance abuse is occurring. Typically, the addict is cared for by their partner. This leads to enabling and codependency. The partner then takes on the role of a caretaker. Such a situation is common for people who have been raised with an addicted parent, which brings in the...

What Are Whippits and Why Are They Dangerous?
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What Are Whippits and Why Are They Dangerous?

In the United States, whippits are the most misused inhalant drugs. But what is a whippit? What is it used for? And what are the risks associated? Demystifying Whippits Whippits are small containers or chargers filled with nitrous oxide (N₂O) gas, also known as “whippets”. They can be used (or, more commonly, misused) for recreational...

What is NBOMe?
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What is NBOMe?

NBOMe is a family of synthetic or designer hallucinogens that is considered a New Psychoactive Substance (NPS). It was synthesized in the early 2000s and became available in 2010. NBOMe was designed to mimic the effects of LSD, methamphetamine, and mescaline which is a drug made from the cactus plant. Slang terms for NBOMes include:...

Is Flexeril Addictive?
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Is Flexeril Addictive?

What is Flexeril? Flexeril, the brand name for cyclobenzaprine, is a common prescription muscle relaxer. It acts on the central nervous system and prevents pain signals and sensations from traveling between the brain and damaged muscles. One of the biggest problems with prescription medications like this one is that many people falsely believe that they...

Signs of Stimulant Abuse
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Signs of Stimulant Abuse

An Overview of Stimulants Stimulant drugs increase the activity of our central nervous system by speeding up the messages that travel between our brains and bodies. This change creates a boost in our dopamine and norepinephrine levels. The desired effect is that we feel more alert, awake, or focused. There are both prescription and illicit...

The Impact of Super Meth
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The Impact of Super Meth

Methamphetamine is a problem in many neighborhoods and cities in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse mentions that as much as 0.6% of the population reported using meth in 2017. The chances are good that this number has gone up significantly since then, as meth is such an easy drug to score....