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Articles about Substance Abuse - Page 5 of 6

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Does Imprisoning Drug Offenders Impact Drug Use?

February 7, 2018 3:12 pm - Substance Abuse -

In the United States, more than 24.5 million people are addicted to drugs or alcohol, with millions more contributing drug offenses including sale, distribution, and using. Since the 1960s, most drug-related crimes, including use, have been treated with incarceration. Only recently have courts begun to seek out alternatives like treatment and rehab instead of prison […]

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Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine is Killing Users Across the United States

December 12, 2017 6:05 pm - Substance Abuse -

Most people have at least a passing acquaintance with Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid used to treat severe and chronic pain in the United States. Fewer are aware of its dark history of abuse on the streets, both used for injection by addicts and used to cut other more expensive drugs by dealers. Fentanyl is typically […]

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Genetics and Addiction

October 18, 2017 1:40 pm - Substance Abuse -

In the United States, nearly 7% of the population struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. With over 23.5 million people suffering from substance abuse and chemical addiction, most people are well aware that substance abuse is a serious problem. However, at the same time, many people who are addicted experience stigma and shame, […]

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A Complete History of Ecstasy

October 10, 2017 3:37 pm - Substance Abuse -

Ecstasy, or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), is a popular, primarily recreational drug, taken for its psychoactive effects. The drug creates a heightened sensory experience for the user, combined with increased empathy and feelings of euphoria, making it a popular rave and festival drug. However, with no current approved medical uses, and a wide variety of adverse side […]

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What is Doctor Shopping?

October 4, 2017 1:19 pm - Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse -

In the United States, more than 4 billion prescriptions are filled out by pharmacies each year, for reasons varying from seasonal allergies to temporary pain from surgeries. Of those, more than 250 million are for painkillers, and more than 13 million are for benzodiazepines. While the medical community is quickly beginning to recognize that these […]

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What Is Fentanyl and Why is it So Dangerous?

September 20, 2017 2:30 pm - Parent Resources, Substance Abuse -

Fentanyl or Fentanil is one of the most popular pain medications used for chronic, long-term, and severe short-term pain, such as when recovering from surgery or injury. The drug is a synthesized opioid, with an average of 50-100 times the potency of morphine. As a result, fentanyl is also very common as a street drug, […]

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Is Sentencing People to Go to AA Effective?

August 23, 2017 12:37 am - Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse -

Anyone convinced for any drug or drinking related crime, such as drunk driving or substance related domestic violence, will likely find themselves given several options instead of jail time. For first-time offenses, courts will often offer jail time or the option to attend 1-25+ AA meetings. For more serious offenses, judges may offer rehab instead […]

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How Heroin Moved from the Streets to the Suburbs

August 16, 2017 1:22 pm - Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse -

Heroin, or diamorphine, is commonly known as an illegal street drug, typically made and imported by Mexican gangs where it is sold and used in urban areas. But, while this is true, heroin is increasingly becoming a problem in other areas, such as the much more sedate suburbs surrounding big cities. While previously safe from […]

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Can I Treat My Bipolar Disorder With Marijuana?

May 23, 2017 5:40 pm - Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse -

One morning I woke up feeling dreadful, as I usually did, but on this particular day I decided I had enough, and I went back to sleep. I slept most of the day away, and when I couldn’t sleep anymore, I smoked some weed and went back to sleep. I didn’t take my medication, because […]

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What is Ayahuasca?

April 19, 2017 2:02 pm - Substance Abuse -

Ayahuasca is a psychoactive entheogenic drink brewed from the ayahuasca vine and other psychoactive ingredients such as chacruna, chagroppanga, mimosa, or other similar species. The brew is used as a medicine and a spiritual drink among tribes of the Amazon basin, but has recently gained popularity in the United States through literature, and an increasing […]

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