Category Archives: Drug Addiction

Failing a drug test can have significant consequences for your personal and professional lives. However, the exact consequences of your actions depend on who is taking the test, what you are being tested for and whether you have a history of failed tests. Let's take a closer look at how these factors might impact your case as well as the...

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According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS), approximately 16 million Americans abuse prescription drugs each year, and an estimated two million of these individuals are addicted. The increasing availability of prescription drugs and the glamorization of drug use in music and other media are two of many reasons for the growing misuse of pharmaceuticals. Currently recognized as...

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Addiction seriously impairs a person's power to choose. Even after addiction has caused job loss, housing loss, and the loss of important relationships, saying no to a substance of choice can feel downright impossible. Substance abuse alters brain chemistry and brain functioning in ways that make prolonged abstinence unbearable. Failed efforts to go "cold turkey" aren't the result of insufficient...

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Crack cocaine is a distinctive substance that you can use multiple senses to identify. Its harsh chemical scent, one of its most telltale traits, can linger in the air for hours after use. It also has a highly recognizable solid crystalline form that tells you about both its production process and its consumption method. Even the eponymous sound it makes...

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For most people in recovery, the path comes with victories and challenges. However, when things don't go as planned, or one disappointment happens after another, it can get hard to stay on track. If you don't have a plan in place, you may quickly find yourself heading towards relapse. However, there are often tell-tale behaviors and signs associated with this...

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Nearly everyone these days understands that addiction can destroy their lives and the lives of family, friends and even total strangers. Yet, hundreds of millions of people abuse alcohol, drugs and other addictive substances every year.  The number of Americans with addictions has increased in recent years during social and political upheaval and associated economic problems, multiple wars, the opioid...

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New Hampshire’s drug problem, marked by the number of drug-induced overdose deaths, has experts worried about the future of the state’s youth. Addiction to prescription medications, such as buspirone, has plagued the Granite State, with more than half a million of its residents using prescription drugs non-medically each year. Buspirone, commonly known as BuSpar, is a medication belonging to the...

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From its breathtaking landscapes and charming architecture to its rich agricultural scene and renowned landmarks, New Hampshire is a cultural gem of the USA and a significant economic hub. However, the Granite State faces a serious drug problem that threatens to escalate into an uncontrollable epidemic. The data collected only further proves the issue as reports show the rate of...

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Clinical depression, also known by its scientific name “Major Depressive Disorder, is a highly debilitating mental condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness as well as loss of interest or pleasure. This condition can also have a serious impact on daily functioning, and it affects millions of people around the world, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status. Technically speaking,...

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The muscle relaxant Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) offered relief to many people, including athletes dealing with acute pain. The prescription drug was a go-to treatment for painful musculoskeletal conditions like sprains, fractures, and overuse injuries. In 2023, it vanished from pharmacies, leaving a lot of patients asking, "Why was Flexeril discontinued?" If you're someone who relied on Flexeril for pain relief, you're...

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