Peer pressure and substance abuse are closely related because one of the most common motives for first-time substance abusers is peer pressure. The desire to fit in and be accepted by one’s peers contributes to the ever-growing amount of individuals struggling with drug and alcohol...
Even though kratom is readily sold at gas stations, vape stores, and even specialty kratom and kava stores, the substance was once used medicinally. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to avoid using kratom because there are no FDA-approved uses and...
Stimulant is a broad term referring to a variety of drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system and the body. Often referred to as psychostimulants or uppers, stimulant drugs are known to cause pleasurable, invigorating, and sympathomimetic effects. However, individuals who frequently use...
Oftentimes, people give drugs “street names” that may sound so inconspicuous that you wouldn’t know they were referring to a drug. Take cocaine, for example, which is often referred to as “snow” or “white girl”. While some people may have heard these street names before,...
When trauma, PTSD, and addiction co-occur, it makes the recovery process significantly more difficult. Individuals struggling with PTSD should participate in dual diagnosis treatment programs that integrate trauma-informed care and substance abuse counseling. With the help of a professional treatment program, individuals with PTSD and...
Opioids are some of the most addictive drugs in the world and millions of prescriptions are written for them each and every year. In fact, in 2018 there were nearly 51.4 opioid prescriptions written for every 100 Americans.[1] Since addiction can develop rapidly, it’s important...
