Opioid addiction affects millions of people. In the United States, more than 128 people die from opioid overdose each day. But, what is opioid addiction, and what does it look like? Opioids are a type of drug generally used to relieve pain. Doctors prescribe opioids...
Prescription drug abuse is one of the most dangerous forms of addiction. In part, because it is so hard to spot. Doctors legally prescribe prescription drugs to millions of patients in the US, and they can quickly become addicted without anyone knowing, even...
Heroin is one of the most commonly-known drugs, typically either used for self-medicating or for recreational purposes. It is an illegal, semi-synthetic drug that tends to create a sense of relaxed euphoria within just a few seconds if it is injected. Because of this...
Opioid addiction in the U.S is a growing problem with the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) reporting that about 2.5 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder. Out of the 67,367 deaths nationwide involving opioids, Indiana accounted for 1,104 deaths....
The core purpose of methamphetamine is therapeutic; the substance can be used to manage health conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder when prescribed in a clinical setting. However, like many substances, methamphetamine can also be used by those without an...
