Drug Abuse
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A 9/11 Massacre Every Other Week: The Dangers of Fentanyl and What You Should Know
By Wish RecoveryIn 2021, over 42,000 people died of illicit fentanyl overdoses. Here is what you should know about the drug that could save you... Continue Reading
In 2021, over 42,000 people died of illicit fentanyl overdoses. Here is what you should know about the drug that could save you... Continue Reading
The Danger of Misunderstood Spiritual Gifts & Their Role in Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesWhether you’re going through a spiritual awakening or seeing yourself in the scenario of shamed, judged or distorted experience... Continue Reading
Whether you’re going through a spiritual awakening or seeing yourself in the scenario of shamed, judged or distorted experience... Continue Reading
Kanna: Treatment for Depression or Next Popular Drug of Choice?
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.South Africans have used the Kanna plant for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today, it is making controversial headway in the... Continue Reading
South Africans have used the Kanna plant for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today, it is making controversial headway in the... Continue Reading
When ‘Peer Pressure’ Becomes Bullying
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Young people are especially prone to these consequences. Continue Reading
Young people are especially prone to these consequences. Continue Reading
Study Uncovers Growing Number of Older Adults Suffer From SUD
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Older adults are more susceptible than ever to developing substance use disorders. Continue Reading
Older adults are more susceptible than ever to developing substance use disorders. Continue Reading
Meth 2.0: Volatile Drug Takes Even Deadlier Form
By Dawn HurleyMany prognosticators fear that Meth 2.0 will continue the societal destruction caused by the evergrowing opioid epidemic. Continue Reading
Many prognosticators fear that Meth 2.0 will continue the societal destruction caused by the evergrowing opioid epidemic. Continue Reading
Study Shows MDMA Increases the Risk of Valvular Heart Disease
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.In particular, heart valves and their functions were found to be drastically altered by MDMA use. Continue Reading
In particular, heart valves and their functions were found to be drastically altered by MDMA use. Continue Reading
Syphilis on the Rise: A Byproduct of Meth and Heroin Abuse
By Rebecca KovacsResearchers attribute the rise in syphilis cases to risky sex behaviors while under the influence, and a spike in the number of... Continue Reading
Researchers attribute the rise in syphilis cases to risky sex behaviors while under the influence, and a spike in the number of... Continue Reading
Recent Increase in Overdose Deaths Linked to Kratom
By Rebecca KovacsKratom has been used for hundreds of years as a pain reliever. However, this popular drug is beginning to make its presence kno... Continue Reading
Kratom has been used for hundreds of years as a pain reliever. However, this popular drug is beginning to make its presence kno... Continue Reading
Treatment for Parkinson’s May Cause Impulse Control Disorders
By Rebecca KovacsStudies show a link between dopamine agonists and impulsive behavior for those coping with Parkinson's disease. Continue Reading
Studies show a link between dopamine agonists and impulsive behavior for those coping with Parkinson's disease. Continue Reading
How Adderall Abuse Can Lead to Psychosis
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.The impact on one's psychological functioning is just one of many consequences of Adderall misuse. Continue Reading
The impact on one's psychological functioning is just one of many consequences of Adderall misuse. Continue Reading
How Sleeping Aids Can Lead to Substance Abuse
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Do you need sleeping aids to rest? If so, you're not alone! Continue Reading
Do you need sleeping aids to rest? If so, you're not alone! Continue Reading
What the Vietnam War Teaches Us About Addiction
By Tess ChedseyAside from access to drugs in Vietnam, the U.S. military also proffered soldiers with drugs that helped them stay alert and pus... Continue Reading
Aside from access to drugs in Vietnam, the U.S. military also proffered soldiers with drugs that helped them stay alert and pus... Continue Reading
Is the Addict Still the Same Person?
By Elizabeth SewardIt’s not uncommon to believe addiction has turned a loved one into a different person. Continue Reading
It’s not uncommon to believe addiction has turned a loved one into a different person. Continue Reading
10 Things a Normie Doesn’t Understand About Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesThere are many things about alcoholism and addiction that non-addicts just don’t understand. Continue Reading
There are many things about alcoholism and addiction that non-addicts just don’t understand. Continue Reading