All addictive substances condition the body to expect continued use of a drug and produce unpleasant symptoms if use is abruptly stopped. 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…
Drug abuse can be concealed for a while, making addiction both a dangerous and insidious disease. Indicators of abuse are mainly evident during advanced stages of addiction, however, they are noticeable earl;y on if you know what signs to look for. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,…
Because many opioids are in prescription form, opioid addiction is both dangerous and insidious. Indicators of opioid addiction are typically evident during advanced stages of addiction, however they may be noticeable early on if one is aware of the signs to look for. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse…
While the third wave of the opioid epidemic, beginning in 2013, has impacted every corner of the U.S., some geographical regions have sustained more damage than others. Central Appalachia remains one of these regions. Data from the Appalachian Regional Commission shows that overdose mortality rates for people ages 25–54 were 43 percent higher in this…
The ongoing opioid epidemic has led to an influx of scientific, addiction-related research and review. Various studies have been conducted with the intention of identifying at-risk demographics, with the most vulnerable populace being the LGBTQ community. According to the Center for American Progress, as many as 30 percent of LGBTQ individuals report abuse of drugs…
Meth Addiction is both dangerous and insidious. While indicators may be evident during advanced stages of addiction, they can be overlooked by those unaware of the signs. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria for a substance use disorder within…
Addiction can be both an easily concealable and extremely dangerous disease. Although strong indicators may be evident during advanced stages of addiction, they can be overlooked by those unaware of the signs to look for. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met…
Addiction is a dangerous disease, and one that is often easily concealable. While strong indicators may be present during advanced stages of addiction, they can be overlooked by those unaware of the signs. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria…
Addiction is an insidious disease. While indicators may be obvious during an advanced addiction, they are often easy to conceal. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria for a substance use disorder within the past year, with approximately 10 percent…
Struggling with any addiction is difficult. As a highly addictive opioid, OxyContin works as a depressant, actively reducing respiratory and cardiovascular functioning. In addition, prolonged use of this addictive substance leaves the brain irreversibly altered, resulting in occasional cravings for the individual’s drug of choice. OxyContin is among the most addictive prescription substances due to…
