Gauging the Effectiveness of Drug and Alcohol Treatment If you are affected by serious drug or alcohol problems, the universal recommendation is entry into a substance rehab program. There are programs available for recovery from all forms of substance use. In addition, you can find programs suitable for all levels of addiction severity. But exactly...
In a one-month period, approximately 10.6 percent of people over the age of 12 will use an illicit drug. Millions of Americans abuse drugs on a regular basis and, of this group, many of them abuse multiple drugs at the same time. Combining drugs (also known a polydrug abuse) is a serious problem that can have a...
Nearly 2 million Americans suffer from opiate addiction. Unfortunately, 130 of those people die each day from an overdose. Many make the transition to using heroin in place of prescriptive opiates. The line between relieving pain and abusing painkillers is thin. These medications are highly addictive and far too easy to acquire. If you or someone you...
According to this study, our personal network’s attitude towards substance use and recovery can actually impact our future substance abuse. Having a network of supportive friends and family can make all the difference. With this guide, you can determine if your friend is suffering from drug addiction and take the necessary steps to help them. Become...
“Lucy in the sky with diamonds.” This Beatles lyric carelessly and dangerously glamorizes the use of LSD, a known hallucinogen. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the risks and harmful effects of hallucinogenic drugs like LSD, PCP, and mushrooms. But what are hallucinogenic drugs exactly? Hallucinogens are drugs that disrupt your brain’s neurotransmitters. This causes powerful...
As more than 23 million Americans struggle with addiction, there are more than 23 million ways that each addiction is expressed. While we might each find that someone in our life is dealing with addiction, it’s important to know how to react. If we’re enabling addiction in our loved one, we’re not doing our loved ones the...
Most people know someone is addicted to drugs in one form or another. Over 19 million people battled drug addiction in 2017. That’s roughly 1 in 20 Americans. Chances are, someone in your orbit has a substance abuse problem. Unfortunately, as these drugs become cheaper and easier to make, this problem might only get worse. But what drugs...
According to this survey, 19.7 million American adults battled addiction in 2017. Many people, however, find it difficult to recognize they even have a problem. Instead of avoiding the issue, you can tackle it head on and take back control over your life. That way, you can get your life back on track for a brighter future. Admitting to...
Is ecstasy addictive? The research isn’t entirely clear. We do know that ecstasy (MDMA) targets the neurotransmitter systems that other drugs, like cocaine or heroin, also stimulate. Studies show that animals exposed to MDMA will then retake it of their own volition, which is an essential indicator of addiction. Data also shows that humans who use...
The rate of drug overdoses and drug overdose deaths in the United States is on the rise. According to the latest data, more than 70,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2017. Drug overdose is not always fatal, but it is always a serious issue. Do you know how to tell if someone has overdosed? Do you...
