Many addictive substances can cause an overdose when abused. The more potent the substance, the more likely an overdose becomes. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance addiction, it is important to know the dangers of abuse, the symptoms of overdose, and what to do if someone has overdosed. Dangers of Heroin…
Overdose occurs when an individual ingests a dangerously high amount of a substance which then causes severe side effects and possibly death. Most addictive substances carry the risk of overdose when abused. Some of the more potent substances have a higher likelihood of causing overdose. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction,…
Many people have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 step ideology. As the largest alcoholism support group worldwide, Alcoholics Anonymous has assisted in recovery and long-term sobriety for millions of people. Despite its popularity, many are unaware of the specifics of the program or what the 12 steps are. If you or a loved…
Determining if you or a loved one is struggling with OxyContin addiction requires an in-depth examination of priorities and habits. An extremely potent opioid, OxyContin is largely considered the source of the current opioid epidemic. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 14,139 deaths from prescription opioid overdose were reported between the years 2017-2019. …
Determining if you or a loved one is struggling with meth addiction requires a thorough examination of daily life. As a highly addictive stimulant, meth is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States. As stated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 684,000 individuals in the United States reported having…
Determining if substance use has developed into an addiction requires an individual to examine their actions and habits. As a powerful, potent opioid, heroin can spur addiction after only one use. As stated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 626,000 Americans met the criteria for heroin dependence in 2016. Due to the ongoing opioid…
Infrequent substance use can often be misinterpreted as a harmless, recreational activity; therefore, the line between contained use and addiction is sometimes hazy. However, as an addictive stimulant, cocaine has a very high risk for abuse and dependency. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 913,000 Americans met the criteria for dependence or…
An individual who uses the prescription drug Adderall and abruptly stops is likely to experience uncomfortable, and sometimes painful side effects from an Adderall Withdrawal. These are symptoms of withdrawal. Defined by the American Psychological Association, withdrawal is a syndrome that develops after cessation of prolonged, heavy consumption of a substance, with symptoms varying by…
Unpleasant, painful, and sometimes dangerous side effects can occur once substance abuse is abruptly stopped. This event is known as withdrawal. Defined by the American Psychological Association, withdrawal is a syndrome that develops after cessation of prolonged, heavy consumption of a substance, with symptoms varying by substance but generally including physiological, behavioral, and cognitive manifestations. …
Once regular use of an addictive substance ceases, unpleasant, painful, and sometimes dangerous side effects may occur. This is known as withdrawal. Defined by the American Psychological Association, withdrawal is a syndrome that develops after cessation of prolonged, heavy consumption of a substance, with symptoms varying by substance but generally including physiological, behavioral, and cognitive…
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