The First Signs of a Meth Addiction
Methamphetamine, known more commonly as meth, is a popular stimulant that targets the central nervous system. Over 2.5 million people use the substance and over half of those have methamphetamine use disorder. The stimulant has several forms and goes by [...]
The Most Commonly Abused Drugs in Pennsylvania
It’s interesting but unsurprising to note that drug abuse is largely concentrated in Pennsylvania’s most populated major city: Philadelphia. Chances of finding illicit drugs, using them, and abusing them are more prevalent in Philly than anywhere else in the state. [...]
Prescription Painkiller Use as a Risk Factor for Heroin Addiction
When a doctor prescribes medication, it's only natural to assume that this is a safe and effective way to treat your condition. However, if you're being prescribed prescription painkillers for moderate to severe pain, you should be aware that opioid [...]
Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Addiction Treatment Center
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, 6.3% of adults will meet the diagnostic criteria for a marijuana use disorder at some point in their lives. However, this condition [...]
How Dangerous Is Fentanyl?
The Fentanyl Epidemic News coverage of the opioid epidemic often mentions that fentanyl has played a large role in rising overdose deaths. Regardless, many people still fail to understand just how dangerous this powerful synthetic opioid can be. According to [...]
Codeine Is an Overlooked Gateway Drug
Contrary to what you may believe, addiction doesn't always develop overnight. Often, it's a slow progression of substance misuse. A person starts using larger and more frequent doses of one substance, develops a tolerance, and then turns to a more [...]
Tramadol May Not Be the Most Powerful Opioid, But This Painkiller Can Still Be Addictive
Tramadol is often prescribed for patients suffering from moderate to severe pain because it is less addictive than other types of opioid painkillers. However, it's important to understand that this drug still carries a very real risk of abuse and [...]
Getting Help for a Loved One with a Crystal Meth Addiction
Known on the street as ice or crank, crystal meth is a highly addictive stimulant that causes users to feel energetic, euphoric, and invincible. The meth epidemic gets less public attention than the opioid epidemic, but it's impossible to overstate [...]
Getting Help for a Loved One Who Is Addicted to Cocaine
Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant made from the coca plant that is native to South America. It is most often sold as a fine white powder that is snorted into the nose, rubbed into the gums, or [...]
