In a one-month period, approximately 10.6 percent of people over the age of 12 will use an illicit drug. Millions of Americans abuse drugs on a regular basis and, of this group, many of them abuse multiple drugs at the same time. Combining drugs (also known a polydrug abuse) is a serious problem that can have a...
According to this study, our personal network’s attitude towards substance use and recovery can actually impact our future substance abuse. Having a network of supportive friends and family can make all the difference. With this guide, you can determine if your friend is suffering from drug addiction and take the necessary steps to help them. Become...
“Lucy in the sky with diamonds.” This Beatles lyric carelessly and dangerously glamorizes the use of LSD, a known hallucinogen. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the risks and harmful effects of hallucinogenic drugs like LSD, PCP, and mushrooms. But what are hallucinogenic drugs exactly? Hallucinogens are drugs that disrupt your brain’s neurotransmitters. This causes powerful...
The rate of drug overdoses and drug overdose deaths in the United States is on the rise. According to the latest data, more than 70,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2017. Drug overdose is not always fatal, but it is always a serious issue. Do you know how to tell if someone has overdosed? Do you...
When does using drugs and alcohol turn to a habit that you cannot break? For many people, it can be difficult to identify the warning signs of addiction. This is a reason only 10% of Americans suffering from addiction will get the treatment they need. The disease creates unawareness or denial of the addiction taking place. Yet, there...
It’s estimated that more than 114 people die as a result of drug overdose every day in the country. But this problem can be easily treated with rehabilitation and drug detox. To start living a drug-free life, you must go through the dreaded stages of drug withdrawal. But you shouldn’t be afraid of anything! Identifying and understanding the...
