The state of New Hampshire is currently facing an unlikely epidemic—heroin abuse and addiction has skyrocketed in recent years. But this problem is not unique to New Hampshire alone. Across the United States, more overdoses are attributed to opioid abuse than ever before. In recent years, New Hampshire’s drug epidemic has reached dramatic highs, with more than 400 drug-related deaths reported in … [Read more...]
Just One Click: The State of Benzodiazepines and Online Sales
Prescription drug abuse is one of the fasting growing problems in the United States and across the globe. As more prescriptions are written for a wide variety of conditions, their presence in many households is becoming increasingly common. Even if a person does not have a prescription, they likely have a friend, family member, or acquaintance with access to prescription drugs. The ease of access … [Read more...]
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Facts You Should Know Infographic | Facts Week 2016
Some people today still don’t comprehend how bad the drug abuse epidemic has become. There are so many ways that drugs have ruined so many different people’s lives. It is a problem in every geographical area—in every type of family. Why are many people still blaming the addict? Not everybody understands that addiction is a brain disease and most addicts don’t have control over their addiction … [Read more...]
Detoxification from Suboxone Detoxification
Many treatment facilities use medication-assisted treatment in order to help a person safely withdrawal from opiates. As one of the most difficult addictions to break, medication is often required to help patients get through the most difficult phases of treatment, specifically initial withdrawal and detox. Some of the most commonly used medications are methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine … [Read more...]
Can Sleep Aids and Cough Medicine be Gateway Drugs?
When people think about drug abuse and addiction, illegal substances that are dangerous and come with criminal charges normally spring to mind. In many cases, however, the substances that lead to the abuse of more illicit drugs found in many households. Sleep aids and cough medicine, while helpful when used to treat insomnia and illness, can be abused and become addictive over time. Prescription … [Read more...]
A Bitter Truth; The Shocking Dangers of Sugar Addiction
Sugar is something we consume regularly from a very young age. In many cases, sugar consumption begins before we even have a say in the matter—many popular baby formulas and foods contain sugar or corn syrup. Sugar consumption is often casual or social in nature. This is especially true during the holidays or times of celebration, such as a birthday or anniversary. Even a trip to the movies is … [Read more...]
Special K; Ketamine Use Around the World
Ketamine is an anesthetic that is used to induce a lack of sensation or feeling prior to surgery or other medical procedures. In some cases, it can be prescribed by doctors to treat chronic or recurring conditions, but it is typically used on animals. Although the drug is used in medical procedures, its reputation largely comes from misuse in party scenes. Its dissociative effects—along with the … [Read more...]
The Most Harmful Drugs in The World: Get Informed
Drug use in young adults is on the rise. While all drugs can be dangerous, it’s important to stay informed and understand which drugs are most likely to be life-threatening when used. Professor David Nutt, one of the world’s leading experts on drugs (in terms of their use and effects on the brain), led a scientific study specifically designed to determine what is the most dangerous drug in the … [Read more...]
How Binge Drinking While Young Can Permanently Destroy your Brain
Many people begin drinking alcohol during adolescence or young adulthood. This is often due to peer pressure and the perception that alcohol consumption at this age is both normal and socially acceptable—despite the fact that it is illegal to consume until a person is 21 years old. Other influences, such as family history, the presence of a mental health disorder, and use of other substances play … [Read more...]