Opioids are one of the most abused drugs in the United States. They account for thousands of overdose deaths every year. However, opioid is a broad term, which can apply to several different types of drugs. Among the many types of opioids on the streets, heroin and fentanyl are two that lead to many overdoses…
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Is alcohol a stimulant? Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States, with as many as 66 million Americans binge drinking at least once in the past year. Alcohol is legal and adults 21 and older can purchase it despite the fact that alcohol is highly addictive. Each year, alcohol…
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Because it has not recognized medical benefits, heroin is illegal and among the most dangerous drugs available. Despite its legal status, heroin use, substance abuse, and addiction have reached record levels in the United States. Heroin laced with a powerful opiate called Fentanyl has led to a sharp rise in overdoses. The heroin epidemic has…
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More than 80% of American adults have consumed at least one alcoholic beverage in the past year, making alcohol one of the most commonly abused psychoactive substances in the United States. Alcohol is a major part of social life, especially at college campuses, night clubs, and sporting events. Alcohol is also commonly present at weddings…
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Opiates can also cause things like post-acute withdrawal, which results in you experiencing mild withdrawal symptoms for weeks, or even months, after you stop using. Prescription medications like methadone are usually used as maintenance therapy or to help during withdrawal. But, what is methadone? And how does an oxycodone addiction rehab center in San Antonio…
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Prescription drugs like Xanax are also commonly abused and misused. Xanax is one of the most prescribed benzodiazepines and helps manage anxiety. However, when abused, Xanax effects can intensify and cause physical and psychological dependency. More than 12% of Americans over the age of 12 struggle with a substance abuse disorder annually. Addiction is a…
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Although prescription medications are legal because they provide important medical and therapeutic benefits, prescriptions like Xanax, OxyContin, and Vicodin are prone to abuse. Illicit drugs like heroin, MDMA, and hallucinogenics are classified by the federal government as Schedule 1 drugs, meaning that they have a high potential for abuse and limited medical applications. Drug and…
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Addiction causes problems with relationships, finances, careers and can lead to personal, medical and mental health issues. The severity of addiction has led to American policymakers declaring a war on drugs. Research about addiction and treatment has intensified and insurance companies now are required to cover substance abuse treatment. The War on Drugs has improved…
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Opiate abuse and addiction rates have reached record levels in the United States, resulting in unintentional drug overdoses becoming the most common cause of accidental death in the country. Opiates are highly addictive because they release excessive levels of dopamine, resulting in euphoric highs when abused. And creating awful methadone withdrawal symptoms. Over 15 million…
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Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, as well as one of the most cited reasons why employees call off from work. This is why it’s so important to find pain management techniques that work for you. In essence, chronic pain can prevent you from working, attending school…
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