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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), an estimated 24.6 million Americans struggle with substance abuse on a day-to-day basis. Many of them are seemingly healthy and productive. Most healthcare experts agree there are five stages of addiction. It’s vital to emphasize that addiction doesn’t necessarily happen instantly. Instead, developing the disease is…

In the United States and many other parts of the world, alcohol is one of the most socially acceptable ways for people to “blow off steam” and have fun in a public setting or relax in quieter, more private moments. Most drinkers are well acquainted with having “one too many” and feeling the uncomfortable effects…

“Molly” is the most widely used slang term for the club drug methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA). It was initially created in 1912 by a chemist at the pharmaceutical company Merck. MDMA saw its first applications by a small set of psychotherapists in the late 70s and early 80s.a There are several reasons why it is so popular…

Knowing the signs of alcohol poisoning could save someone’s life. It is a dangerous medical emergency requiring immediate stabilization of the individual to prevent permanent damage or death. Many people are surprised to learn that death can occur from acute intoxication. Most think the worst that can happen is they’ll pass out and have a…

Shrooms is a slang term for psilocybin mushrooms. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in a specific species of mushrooms. Recreational users and advocates generally refer to these organic psychedelics as “shrooms” or magic mushrooms. For the last 30 years, they have had to turn to the underground market for their supply, but…

The term “hazing” relates to initiation rituals, often both humiliating and dangerous. It takes place on college students “pledging” a particular fraternity. In practice, “pledging” can last weeks or months. It’s common for copious amounts of alcohol to be part of the process. Sadly, too many young people lose their lives because of these traditions.…

For most people, the term drunkorexia is a new term. It is the name of a disturbing new binge-drinking trend that has swept through college campuses. It is a scary new drinking culture where a person restricts food calories to make room for alcohol drink calories. It is also known as the liquid diet. It…

Adderall abuse has become a prevalent problem since the medication’s debut in 1996. Although it is usually prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, many people, including college students, have been using it recreationally. Adderall is an amphetamine, a central nervous stimulant, in the phenethylamine class, and it has been in and…

Although genetic, psychological, and socioeconomic factors impact the risk of kids becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol use longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, the concept of parental monitoring has emerged recently as the primary focus of substance abuse in children. Experts agree an optimal mix of prevention interventions is required to address substance use issues in…

There are several significant side effects of weed smoking. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), it is the most commonly used illicit drug globally. However, the marijuana landscape in the United States is shifting.  Research From a public health standpoint, such widespread use of the drug has raised quite a few concerns,…