President Richard Nixon had a lofty goal of eradicating addiction with a war on drugs. Fast forward from 1969 to today, and there’s little change. In fact, drugs still wreak havoc. What are some of the milestones along the way? 1930: Founding of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics The agency is instrumental in the gradual […]
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List of Illegal Drugs That are Easy to Become Addicted To
Drug and alcohol addiction is a common affliction that affects Americans from all walks of life each year. Every addictive drug has side effects. However, some substances produce physical and psychological effects that are dangerous and sometimes even fatal. To learn more about which drugs are the easiest to develop a dependency to (not including […]
How Adderall and Alcohol Interact
While some use Adderall for legitimate medical reasons, many individuals use this prescription medication in a recreational manner. Doing so can be very dangerous, but mixing Adderall with alcohol brings even greater risks. By learning how Adderall and alcohol interact, you can see just how dangerous this combination can be. Drinking While on Adderall Increases […]
Gateways to Heroin: How College Students Get Addicted to Heroin [Infographic]
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 95% percent of high school seniors disapprove of even occasional heroin use. So what happens to these seniors when they get to college? Why has heroin use among college students risen as dramatically as it has over the past five years? To better understand, you need to know the basic […]
A List of Opiates in Order of Strength
The opiate epidemic has become a nationwide problem for people of all ages. Thousands of people are becoming addicted to opiates like prescription painkillers as well as heroin—and it’s not always the people you’d think. Everyone from teens, to those in poverty, to the working class and retired are falling prey to opiate painkillers. More […]
What is Rehab Like for a First-Timer?
When entering rehab for the first time, you’ll likely feel the same anxiety most people feel when going into treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction. In fact, most patients have the same basic question going in: “What is rehab like for a first-timer?” Overall, what is rehab like? The type of treatment program you […]
