How Marijuana Can Impact Memory
The addictive qualities of marijuana and the drug’s negative side effects are often brushed aside by people who assume that because of legalization in many states, risks are minimal (or…
The addictive qualities of marijuana and the drug’s negative side effects are often brushed aside by people who assume that because of legalization in many states, risks are minimal (or…
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Fentanyl is one of the most powerful synthetic opioids in existence. Originally manufactured for use as a painkiller, fentanyl quickly made its way into the street market, increasing the risk…
Let’s state the obvious: driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. There can be legal consequences for impaired driving even when a drug…
Many people mistakenly believe that marijuana is completely harmless and non-addictive. Like any drug, including those like alcohol or prescription medications that are legal and socially acceptable, cannabis can be…
Cigarettes are available in grocery stores, gas stations, and bodegas all across the US and yet nicotine is one of the most addictive substances on the planet. It’s as addictive…
Alcohol abuse affects millions of Americans a year, not just those who suffer from addiction. Traffic accidents caused by driving under the influence are one of the most significant preventable…
The numbers of drug overdose deaths go up every year. There are countless organizations and programs, both government and private, devoted to stemming the tide of addiction, and though some…
Opioid addiction is a crisis for those with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their families. In the United States, the opioid epidemic is a crisis because of the terrible toll…
Since people first discovered the euphoric effects of opium, derived from a species of poppy, opiates have been used both medicinally and recreationally. From opium comes morphine, codeine, and heroin.…
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