Drugs & Addiction
March 4, 2017
Heroin Overdose: What Happens and How to Avoid It
The DEA’s National Heroin Threat Assessment Summary reports that there was a 79% increase in opioid-related deaths between 2013–2014. Heroin overdose deaths remain a major…
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February 24, 2017
How Drug Treatment Centers Cater to Young Adults
Not all drug treatment centers effectively cater to young adults. Learn how specialized support can aid in addiction recovery. Why Do Young Adults Need Specialized…
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February 10, 2017
How to Help a Drug Addict Who Doesn’t Want Help
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of drug overdose deaths has steadily increased over the past decade. If you’ve been…
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February 7, 2017
How to Stop an Addiction
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that drug and alcohol use among college-aged students has risen by almost 2% over the last two decades.…
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January 26, 2017
Why the Best College Campuses Struggle with Student Substance Abuse
Although the college rankings report changes every year, even the best college campuses have a drug abuse problem. The only difference is the ease with…
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January 23, 2017
Why a Detox Program for Students Works
Trying to overcome an alcohol or drug addiction at any age is difficult. Young people looking for help can benefit from attending a detox program…
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January 20, 2017
Where Can College Students Learn How to Overcome Addiction?
Addiction is a dangerous disorder that, unfortunately, affects a number of college students across the country. Learning how to overcome addiction starts with understanding the…
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January 14, 2017
Concerta Vs. Adderall: How to Differentiate & Be More Informed
Both Concerta and Adderall activate certain areas of the brain responsible for maintaining focus, but contain highly addictive properties. It’s important to understand what makes…
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January 11, 2017
The Most Widely Used Drug in the United States Is…
There is little doubt that the most widely used drug in the United States is alcohol. Because it’s legal to both buy and consume, alcohol…
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