According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, drug use is highest among people between the ages of 18 to 25.[1] When you take a look at this age demographic, not only are 18 to 25-year-olds at the highest risk of developing addiction, but...
When you think of the consequences of substance abuse, you probably imagine poverty, homelessness, crime, and health issues. While addiction can cause all those things, long-term drug abuse can also trigger mental illnesses. If you have a genetic predisposition to certain mental health conditions, abusing...
Eating disorders are a type of mental health condition that affects the way a person eats and thinks about food. The common denominator in eating disorders is that people who suffer from them tend to become obsessive about how their body looks as well as...
Methamphetamine or “crystal meth” is a highly addictive and potent stimulant drug. Meth is a man-made drug that was historically given to soldiers in World War II to keep them awake and alert.[1] Crystal meth is made with a substance found in many cold medicines -...
Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant drug that produces powerful effects. This substance is extremely addictive due to the way it interacts with your central nervous system. Because of the habit-forming effects of meth, it has been classified as a Schedule II stimulant drug. According to the...
Heroin is a powerfully addictive opiate. People who use heroin, even for a short period of time, are at risk of developing brain damage and physical dependence. Being addicted to heroin puts people at substantial risk of overdose and death. Withdrawal from heroin carries its own...
Millions of people in the United States struggle with a substance use disorder (SUD). A substance use disorder is characterized by substance use that interferes with a person’s ability to live a healthy, fulfilling life and function normally in their daily life. There is a wide...
When you first stop using drugs and alcohol and seek help for addiction, you will likely experience physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal. Most people get help from a medical detox center rather than trying to detox at home. This is because the initial withdrawal...
Benzodiazepine drugs are sedatives that have a calming effect and are used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, certain types of seizures, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal.[1] Benzodiazepines or “benzos” are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. The most widely used...
Fentanyl is a powerful, synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.[1] It is sometimes used to treat severe pain after surgery or to help manage pain in patients fighting cancer. However, it has also infiltrated the illegal...
