Abusing Prescription Drugs? Self-Test & Guide Table of Contents Prescription drug misuse and abuse have been described as an epidemic across the country.It is a substance use disorder that knows no boundaries of race, age, gender, or income level. Every year, 16.3...
Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one addiction. Yet, a shockingly low percentage of people receive treatment for it. Studies show that stimulant overdoses are rising, especially because stimulants are being mixed with other drugs. Being familiar with...
Crack vs Cocaine? Is there such a big difference between these two types of drugs? Where crack and cocaine are similar is in the overdose deaths that they cause. In 2019, there were 15,883 deaths involving cocaine, and in 1999 there were just 3,822 in comparison. If...
Even though Adderall is a medication used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) one survey found that 24% of students use the drug. Though it’s often associated with studying, the reality is that many people use Adderall recreationally. In...
Khat (pronounced “cot”) is a stimulant drug primarily used by people in African cultures. In those cultures where it originates, people treat the drug the same as how our culture treats caffeine. Even though some cultures view it as simply a stimulant to take...
Whether you are prescribed Adderall because you have ADHD or take it without a prescription, Adderall withdrawals may occur. Adderall (the brand name for the drug amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) is a prescription stimulant to help you focus and concentrate. It boosts...
