Dangers of Abusing Meth
Meth abuse is prevalent in society today. Recent statistics show that millions of people worldwide abuse the drug, and about a half-million people use meth at least once a week…
How to Educate Yourself About Cocaine Addiction
Knowing that someone you love is struggling with a substance use disorder can be disheartening. You may want to do everything in your power to ensure they’re okay and help…
Your Medicine Cabinet May Contain the Most Abused Prescription Drugs
Nearly any prescription medication can be abused if someone takes more than the prescribed dose. The most abused prescription drugs typically provide a sense of euphoria or a high to…
Is It Possible to Experience Marijuana Withdrawal?
There is a false belief that marijuana isn’t addictive and therefore can’t cause withdrawal symptoms when usage stops. However, long-term research shows that people can become addicted to marijuana, especially…
Fastest Way to Get Meth Out of Your System
Methamphetamine (meth) is a synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It quickly creates an intense high that disappears soon after. It is tempting to think that when this…
When Does Xanax Use Become Addiction?
Xanax is the brand name for the central nervous system depressant alprazolam. It is a prescribed medication used to treat anxiety, including social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. When taken…
The First Stages of Meth Addiction Treatment
Methamphetamine is a powerful and addictive drug that affects the central nervous system. Some amphetamines are sometimes used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and manage weight…
Is it Possible to be Addicted to Cannabis?
Despite common belief, cannabis can be addictive to some people. Both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse classify marijuana…
Most Common Prescription Drug Addictions
We take for granted that prescribed medications are safe. However, as the number of prescription addictions continues to rise, people from every walk of life are reexamining that presumption. People…
Opiate Overdose Timeline
The signs of an opiate overdose include three signs and symptoms that are present at one point in the opiate overdose timeline. A person who is overdosing on opiates will…