What leads a person down the path of drug addiction is different for everyone. However, most agree there are several factors involved when discussing the…
Opioids are highly addictive narcotic medications that work in the brain to help relieve moderate to severe pain issues. These substances bind to the opioid…
Since prescription medications first came to be, they have been widely misused by people who have prescribed them for legitimate medical reasons and by people…
Using drugs recreationally is not an uncommon practice. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.7 percent of all Americans over…
Medikinet is the brand name of a stimulant that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy in adults and children older than…
Over the last few years, videos have emerged on social media showing people acting very bizarre while under the influence of flakka. Alpha-PVP or flakka…
A gateway drug is a mild habit-forming drug that can lead to other harder, more addictive drugs. For instance, many people believe that alcohol, nicotine,…
Intravenous drug use has been a growing issue in recent years. With government crackdowns on prescription painkiller regulation and the subsequent transition from painkillers to…
Drug tests are used to detect the presence of prescription or illegal drugs in the body. They are used for various reasons: pre-employment, post-accident, sports,…
Simulants are the most common type of medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. They help manage symptoms that include impulsive behavior, hyperactivity, and…