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Inhalant addiction is a major problem in need of treatment, despite the lack of attention it gets compared to drugs and alcohol. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 21.7 million Americans aged 12 and over abuse inhalants in their lifetime. What Are Inhalants? Inhalants are aerosol and adhesive products made for industrial and …
Percocet is prescribed by doctors for pain relief. As with many pain relievers, some people overuse the drug to double its effects, only to grow addicted once tolerance takes hold. This has created a need for treatment programs for Percocet addiction. What Is Percocet? Percocet is a brand name for a combination of oxycodone and …
Hallucinogens’ are popular because they induce altered states in the user. According to a survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2.6% of Americans used hallucinogens during 2020. Like other illicit drugs, hallucinogens have negative consequences. What Are Hallucinogens? A hallucinogen is a psychoactive drug that makes the user hallucinate. Hallucinogens can alter a …
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that reacts with the central nervous system to produce a short-lasting euphoria. The National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA) revealed that approximately 19,447 people died from cocaine overdose in 2020. And although cocaine abuse has gradually reduced over the years, hundreds of thousands of young people under 21 continue …
The National Institute on Drug Abuse ranks marijuana as the most commonly abused illegal drug in the US. The depressant contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive chemical responsible for the ‘high’ users experience upon ingestion. Marijuana abuse often starts as an occasional habit before gradually transforming into a grappling addiction with lifelong consequences. But is Marijuana …
Crack cocaine is a major plague on cities across the US. In 2020, roughly 335,000 Americans used crack cocaine. As drug use soars nationwide, crack addiction accounts for many cases at treatment facilities in every state. What Is Crack Cocaine? Crack is a freebase type of cocaine that emerged as a street drug during the …
In the US, doctors prescribe codeine as a cough syrup and a pain reliever in pill form. Though intended to relieve pain, codeine addiction takes hold when people overuse the medication. What are the symptoms of codeine addiction and what can people do for treatment? What Is Codeine? Codeine is a medication derived from the …
Methadone is a prescribed medication that people use for pain relief. However, methadone addiction occurs when people overuse the medication. What are the side effects and warning signs and where do people go to get treatment for methadone addiction? What Is Methadone? Methadone is a synthetic opioid agonist sold under the brand names Methadose and …
Drugs are a leading cause of crime and death in the US. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2020 saw more deaths caused by drug overdoses (91,799) than by pneumonia, kidney disease and suicide. Mental and Physical Effects of Illicit Drugs Drug abuse causes immediate effects like mania and euphoria, which are quickly …
While detox and medication-assisted treatments are vital in treating physical drug dependence, therapy is equally important in ensuring a patient maintains sobriety after treatment. In drug addiction treatment, counselors use a set of therapies to address social and psychological factors that trigger substance use, which in turn reduces the risks of relapses. Some of the …
