MESSING WITH METH
Meth, or methamphetamine, comes in many forms. It can be in a powder form known as “crystal” and can further be processed into a rock form known as “ice”. It can also be found in a liquid form that is injected. Snorting crystal meth can lead to multiple physical and psychological symptoms as […]
MENTAL DISORDERS AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Alcoholism has long been linked to mental illness. These include, but are not limited to, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety. Many people may not even realize they have these illnesses because they are apprehensive about seeking professional help, guidance, and care. People who are experiencing major life stresses like a breakup or […]
HOW HEROIN IS DESTRUCTIVE
Heroin is a powerful opiate with an intense effect on the brain’s reward system. Heroin disrupts this reward system by acting as a catalyst for the production of feel-good chemicals in the brain, including endorphins and dopamine. Normally, the brain releases these chemicals to reward behavior conducive to survival, such as eating and helping people […]
ADDICTION TO KETAMINE
An addiction to ketamine is hard to overcome without adequate help. Even when a person wants to quit using the drug, chemical changes in the brain make it almost impossible to stop without utilizing professional help. Once an individual steps into the realm of addiction, they spend their days feeling extremely detached from their surroundings, […]
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS: A DEADLY COMBINATION
Being the most popular and widespread intoxicant in the United States (as well as in much of the world), alcohol has a high chance of being mixed with many other legal and illicit drugs. Alcohol is a highly reactive substance that affects numerous body systems, therefore it is very likely to encounter any other substances […]
BATTLING BACLOFEN
Baclofen is the generic name for a prescription muscle relaxant, commonly known as Lioresal and Gablofen. It is typically used to treat conditions that involve the muscles, such as muscular pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms. It is also used to treat various neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. In recent years, Baclofen has […]
THE TRUE VALUE OF VALIUM
Valium is an addictive benzodiazepine with longer-lasting effects than many other drugs in its class. Addiction to Valium can grow quickly if the drug is utilized in any way not advised by a doctor. Eventually, it becomes harder for a Valium abuser’s brain to function normally without the drug, yet some people addicted to this […]
WHAT IS AN OVERDOSE?
An overdose is a biological response the human body has when it receives too much of a substance or a mixture of substances. An overdose can be intentional or accidental. People can overdose on alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medications, and various other substances. Unfortunately in many cases, overdoses lead to death, though most individuals who […]
THE TOP 6 MOST COMMON ADDICTIONS
Tobacco (nicotine) – Over 40 Million Nicotine addiction may not seem as harmful as various other addictions. This is likely because tobacco products are legal and easy to get, and the worst side effects of abusing them take time to develop. Tobacco use claims more lives than any other addictive substance. Many smokers can’t quit […]
LEANING ON LUNESTA
Lunesta is a drug that is commonly used to treat sleep disorders. As a prescription drug, it is often believed to be a safe sleep aid; this clouds the reality of its addictive potential. People who stop taking Lunesta after long-term use will more than likely suffer the symptoms of withdrawal, such as anxiety and […]