The powerful opioid fentanyl is most known for its frequent involvement in fatal drug overdoses. However, its use also comes with other risks. Specifically, fentanyl…
Alcohol addiction is also known as alcoholism. It is a disease, much like cancer and diabetes are diseases. It is treatable, but ongoing treatment must…
The use of heroin in the United States has been increasing noticeably in recent years, making it more important to familiarize yourself with frequently asked…
Hormones are chemicals traveling through your body that control the function of all tissues and organs. Various glands throughout the body release hormones that act…
A college campus is an environment that lends itself to substance abuse and addiction—even as your young loved one may try staying sober in college.…
Gaslighting is a type of emotional manipulation commonly found in toxic relationships. This form of abuse can be challenging to identify, but recognizing and acting…
Most people who drink or experiment with recreational drug use will never develop a problem or become addicted. But when does recreational drug use morph…
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“Psychoactive drugs,” “psychotropic drugs,” or “hallucinogens”—you may be familiar with one or all of these terms. If you have questions about them, getting the necessary…
In 2016, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued a nationwide alert calling fentanyl—a potent opioid painkiller—a public health and safety threat. Now law enforcement and…