Drug Abuse
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Meth 2.0: Volatile Drug Takes Even Deadlier Form
By Dawn HurleyMany prognosticators fear that Meth 2.0 will continue the societal destruction caused by the evergrowing opioid epidemic. Continue Reading
Many prognosticators fear that Meth 2.0 will continue the societal destruction caused by the evergrowing opioid epidemic. Continue Reading

Study Shows MDMA Increases the Risk of Valvular Heart Disease
By Nicole ArztEmerging research now shows a significant relationship between serotonergic and dopaminergic substances and valvular heart dise... Continue Reading
Emerging research now shows a significant relationship between serotonergic and dopaminergic substances and valvular heart dise... Continue Reading

What to Know About Tardive Dyskinesia
By Nicole ArztTD can be a side effect of neuroleptic and antipsychotic medications used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,... Continue Reading
TD can be a side effect of neuroleptic and antipsychotic medications used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,... Continue Reading

Syphilis on the Rise: A Byproduct of Meth and Heroin Abuse
By Rebecca KovacsResearchers attribute the rise in syphilis cases to risky sex behaviors while under the influence, and a spike in the number of... Continue Reading
Researchers attribute the rise in syphilis cases to risky sex behaviors while under the influence, and a spike in the number of... Continue Reading

News: Kratom Linked to Increasing Overdose Deaths
By Rebecca KovacsKratom has been used for hundreds of years as a pain reliever. However, this popular drug is beginning to make its presence kno... Continue Reading
Kratom has been used for hundreds of years as a pain reliever. However, this popular drug is beginning to make its presence kno... Continue Reading

Treatment for Parkinson’s May Cause Impulse Control Disorders
By Rebecca KovacsA progressive disease, Parkinson’s develops slowly over a number of years, affecting the dopamine-producing parts of the brain. Continue Reading
A progressive disease, Parkinson’s develops slowly over a number of years, affecting the dopamine-producing parts of the brain. Continue Reading

How Adderall Abuse Can Lead to Psychosis
By Nicole ArztThe impact on one's psychological functioning is just one of many consequences of Adderall misuse. Continue Reading
The impact on one's psychological functioning is just one of many consequences of Adderall misuse. Continue Reading

How Sleeping Aids Can Lead to Substance Abuse
By Nicole ArztDo you need sleeping aids to rest? If so, you're not alone! Continue Reading
Do you need sleeping aids to rest? If so, you're not alone! Continue Reading

What the Vietnam War Teaches Us About Addiction
By Tess ChedseyAside from access to drugs in Vietnam, the U.S. military also proffered soldiers with drugs that helped them stay alert and pus... Continue Reading
Aside from access to drugs in Vietnam, the U.S. military also proffered soldiers with drugs that helped them stay alert and pus... Continue Reading

Is the Addict Still the Same Person?
By Elizabeth SewardThe person you know is not “hiding” within the addict so much as the true version of the person represents his or her natural s... Continue Reading
The person you know is not “hiding” within the addict so much as the true version of the person represents his or her natural s... Continue Reading

10 Things a Normie Doesn’t Understand About Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesThere are many things about alcoholism and addiction that non-addicts just don’t understand. Continue Reading
There are many things about alcoholism and addiction that non-addicts just don’t understand. Continue Reading

How Dopamine Affects the Addictive Brain
By Tess ChedseyDopamine, the brain's pleasure center, plays an important dual role in the development of addictive behavior. Continue Reading
Dopamine, the brain's pleasure center, plays an important dual role in the development of addictive behavior. Continue Reading

Anger and Addiction: A Deadly Combination
By Patrick BieglerAs addicts, we tend to want to numb emotions like anger by using drugs or alcohol. Continue Reading
As addicts, we tend to want to numb emotions like anger by using drugs or alcohol. Continue Reading

The Myth That Addicts Have No Control
By Tess ChedseyThere are reasons why some don't choose to control their impulses. Understanding those reasons could go a long way towards reco... Continue Reading
There are reasons why some don't choose to control their impulses. Understanding those reasons could go a long way towards reco... Continue Reading

Benadryl: A Potentially Deadly “Legal” High
By Jennifer WezenskyBenadryl, an antihistamine typically used to relieve allergy symptoms, is a commonly abused medication that can be purchased at... Continue Reading
Benadryl, an antihistamine typically used to relieve allergy symptoms, is a commonly abused medication that can be purchased at... Continue Reading