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Across the U.S., fewer Americans today identify with or practice a religion of any kind. At the same time, the public perception of drugs like marijuana and illicit drug use is on the rise. But is there really a connection between the two? In 2014, the number of Americans who described themselves as religiously affiliated …
Have you ever woken up after a long night out and realized you sent out a text you wish you could take back? Maybe you said something about a bad date or a terrible coworker you’re afraid will get out now. Now, what about accidentally sharing your experience about a bad dose of heroin or …
Here you will learn about the substances commonly labeled as “gateway drugs” and the validity of this claim.
Across the U.S., the number of people dying from drug abuse and overdose is rising faster than ever before. While the most popular or commonly abused substances have been fluctuating over the years, heroin has seen a 533 percent increase in deaths since 2002. You may know the stats, the numbers, and even the drugs …
According to the World Drug Report in 2016, one in 20 adults (roughly 12.5 million people across the U.S.) used at least one illegal drug in 2014. These numbers don’t appear to be decreasing, and for some substances (like heroin) the number of drug users in America is on the rise. Scientific research has shown …
Recent studies have shown a strong connection between mental health disorders and substance abuse. Learn more about the relationship between depression and addiction, and how to find treatment help.
Illicit drug use and addiction are considered an epidemic in the United States. Some countries have greatly benefited by legalizing drugs, but is this a good idea for America?
Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs on the market today, and is a major contributor to the current opioid overdose epidemic.
Over the past few years, Adderall and other stimulant drugs have been used by college students to enhance concentration and productivity. This has lead to en epidemic of abuse and addiction that must be addressed.
Health experts have called the opioid epidemic in the United States the worst drug crisis in history, killing more than 33,000 people across the country in 2015 alone. Of those deaths, more than a third were attributed to a single narcotic: heroin. With heroin use reaching a 20-year high in states across America, and now …
Drug use has been glorified in the media since as early as the 1980’s, and continues to be a theme for movies despite evidence of the strong impression this leaves on viewers.
Energy drinks contain a high concentration of caffeine, and can become addictive if consumed regularly. If an energy drink tolerance is developed users may resort to stronger, more dangerous stimulants such as cocaine.
