Marijuana is often viewed solely as a harmless or medicinal substance. But in reality, the use of the drug can negatively impact your health in…
OxyContin is a brand-name opioid medication known for its ability to trigger addiction. The addictive ingredient in this medication is called oxycodone. If your oxycodone…
Colorado is known across the U.S. for its relatively high rate of severe drug problems. Those problems often include addiction and deaths resulting from drug…
Meth is a powerfully addictive stimulant primarily found in the U.S. as an illegal street drug. There are people addicted to this drug across the…
More than 14 million teens and adults in the U.S. have diagnosable problems related to marijuana use. Among all substances, only alcohol use leads to…
Alcohol use comes with a variety of potential problems. Those problems include disruption of your normal memory functions. You can run into trouble even if…
Opiates, also known as opioids, are some of America’s most commonly abused prescription medications. The same category of substances also includes heroin and other illegal…
Addiction can damage your life in numerous ways. Much of this damage occurs directly to you in the form of mental and physical health problems.…
Feelings of anxiety are a universal part of the human experience. However, not all people experience these feelings to the same degree. Most people experience…
Heroin is one of the many substances made from chemicals found in the opium poppy plant. Like all opiates or opioids, the drug is addictive.…