Alcohol and drug use have many inherent health risks and dangers. Understanding these dangers is imperative not only for those who use drugs and their loved ones but also for everyone. Substance use impacts the lives of people everywhere. Currently, our nation is facing an opioid epidemic and associated fentanyl crisis. This epidemic is triggering […]
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Cocaine is a dangerous and potentially deadly illegal drug. Living with cocaine addiction without receiving professional treatment can be detrimental to an individual’s mental and physical health. Cocaine addiction can negatively affect many different aspects of an individual’s life. A person may use cocaine to gain confidence, increase energy, and create euphoric effects, which can
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No one wakes up one day and decides to become addicted to opioids. Opioid use disorder (OUD) simply happens. Maybe opioid addiction started from spending time with a certain crowd. Perhaps an individual suffered a tragic accident and was prescribed opioids to reduce severe physical pain. Some individuals misuse opioids to self-medicate due to a
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With more and more states legalizing the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, it is more important than ever to discuss the dangers of recurrent marijuana use. Unfortunately, the misconception that marijuana is not addictive is flooding the United States, causing individuals to dismiss the inherent harms of repeated drug use. Individuals who regularly use
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If your loved one uses alcohol or other drugs, it is normal to be concerned for their well-being and future. In fact, being concerned is validation that you care for them and only want the best for them. For instance, you may fear that your loved one’s substance use could progress into a heroin addiction.
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Heroin is an illegal drug. Individuals who choose to use heroin crave the warm and fuzzy feelings it produces. Some people use heroin to relieve anxiety, physical pain, and emotional distress. However, self-medicating with heroin can come with serious effects on one’s health. Drug addiction can impair an individual’s mental health, strain relationships, and cause
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Living with anxiety can be mentally crippling. It can also make someone feel extremely self-conscious. An individual with anxiety may avoid finding help as they may already lack self-esteem and confidence in certain settings. Therefore, speaking with a professional in therapy may be difficult. To find relief, they may seek prescription medications that provide calm
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Marijuana exposure is everywhere. Billboards advertise dispensaries. The smell is in their air while waiting at random stop lights, listening to music at concerts, and walking trails at parks. The news and media debate the benefits and health risks. What’s more, some teens pressure other teens to use marijuana. However, just like with prescription medications,
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Cocaine is a popular recreational drug, most often used in nightlife and party scenes. It is not uncommon for teens and young adults to be curious about the effects of cocaine use. However, those considering experimenting with cocaine should be educated about the various life-threatening effects that can result from both short-term and long-term cocaine
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Patients every day are prescribed narcotics by professionals in healthcare settings to treat chronic or severe pain. This is beneficial for those who need it most, but unfortunately, it can backfire. It is quite common for some patients to then misuse the opioids they’ve been prescribed. In some cases, they may even sell their prescription
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