Drug use in the US The common misconception with drug use in the US today is that it either involves the distribution, trafficking, and abuse of illegal substances or that it is confined to specific socioeconomic groups. Unfortunately, you cannot define the characteristics of drug use that easily. Drug use is not selective. It affects [...]
According to NIDA (the National Institute on Drug Abuse), roughly 6 million Americans 12 years of age and older has at some point in their lives used cocaine while another 1.5 million have used crack at least once in the prior year. Of all the individuals currently suffering with cocaine abuse, addiction, and dependency issues, [...]
Opiates are categorized as analgesics or painkillers and other than heroin, all of them are legal if they are prescribed by a physician. Conversely, heroin is illegal and is still one of the world’s most powerfully addictive substances. READ FULL ARTICLE
Roughly 4% of the individuals who try cocaine for the first time are addicted to the drug after two years while another 16% are in the stage that exists just prior to full blown addiction. Other significant risk factors include the age at which cocaine is tried for the first time. Read Entire Article
The Truth about Oxycontin By now, most people have heard of the heavy duty pain killer known as Oxycontin and associate it with terminal illness or addiction, or both. While it is true that Oxycontin is prescribed to cancer patients and other people with severe, chronic pain that is usually related to terminal illness. Oxycontin [...]
Whether you are concerned about yourself or someone close to you having a problem with alcohol, there are some very significant signs and symptoms that you need to be aware of. The following are the seven most common signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse: Continue Reading Article
Cocaine is not selective as it affects people from all walks of life regardless of their age, economic status, ethnicity, gender, and religion. Its popularity is derived from the quick high that a person attains when they inject or snort it. Unfortunately for the recreational user, the high doesn’t last that long and leaves the [...]
The abuse of prescription drugs can lead to addiction and dependency problems as well. The number of admissions into addiction treatment and recovery centers throughout the US is growing significantly as well which is a clear indication that the problem is growing. Read More On The Most Common Prescription Drugs Abused In The US
If you are suffering with alcohol or drug addiction or someone you love is, it is oftentimes difficult to know exactly what to do. If you are experiencing this, there are people you can talk to and who will listen to you. They can also recommend what to do next or the right steps for [...]
When an individual has admitted to having a problem with alcohol or drugs, there next step is to choose an addiction rehab center and enter one of their programs so that you receive professional help. Unfortunately, there are a number of obstacles that they encounter when it comes to entering a facility and undergoing treatment [...]
