Methamphetamine use has become increasingly more popular since 2005. It is now one of the most widely abused drugs in the world. Methamphetamine is cheap…
Opioids are a type of drug that slows down the responses of the central nervous system and are therefore classed as central nervous system depressants.…
Admitting you have a drug problem can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. For some people, fear and denial keep…
When it comes to drug addiction treatment, there are a lot of stages one must go through for attaining true sobriety. The recovering individual will…
Xanax is a prescription medication most commonly used for the treatment of severe anxiety disorders. Also known as alprazolam (the generic name for the medication),…
Tramadol is a pain medication, similar to opioid analgesics, used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is a narcotic and is a Schedule IV…
Depression also called a major depressive disorder, is a widely known and severe medical illness that negatively impacts how an individual feel, think and act.…
Needle track marks are scars found on the skin of individuals involved in intravenous drug use. Although most people will ‘shoot up’ drugs directly into…
The U.S. is currently in the midst of what has been labeled an “opioid overdose epidemic.” The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that in…
Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy definite answer to this question because everyone with a mental health problem is different. Some people with mental illness may…