While heroin overdoses are usually reversed through the administration of Narcan, when heroin is cut with certain dangerous chemicals Narcan may not work. The powerful addictive qualities of heroin make it difficult for users to quit, especially when they fear becoming dope sick. Since heroin is physically addictive, it can cause severe and harmful withdrawal…
Signs of Drug Addiction The signs of drug addiction are myriad and varied. Different drugs cause different effects in different people and it can be hard for a layman to distinguish between addiction and other conditions. On the other hand, drug addiction does tend to create certain patterns in people who suffer from it. Symptoms…
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…
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…
