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The most popular intoxicating drug after alcohol, marijuana has been exalted and vilified, used in ancient religious ceremonies and twenty-first-century medicine, demonized and dismissed… Records from ancient China show that
Although heroin has been feared for two generations as an addictive drug of the worst kind, it originally was marketed as a cure for other opiate addictions. Heroin was first
Hydrocodone, a pain killer commonly prescribed in combination with acetaminophen, is the most popular opiate (narcotic) available in the US. Hydrocodone abuse is rampant, with illicit distribution and immoderate use
There are no legal uses for crystal methamphetamine, also called crystal meth, “ice” or “glass.” Methamphetamine, however, has a long history, originally given to soldiers during World War II to
Xanax, a benzodiazepine medication introduced in 1981, is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. In the early twenty-first century, it was the most commonly prescribed psychotropic (mood-altering) drug in
Leaves of the coca plant, native to Central and South America, release a stimulant and are chewed by rural laborers to keep their energy up. Pure cocaine powder was first
Alcohol is the most widely used substance in the world and one of the most addictive. In 2016, of the 20.1 million people in the United States with a substance
Drug or alcohol dependence has devastating effects on both the individual and the family. Unfortunately, the negative impact is often very clear to everyone except the addicts themselves. You may
You did not picture things turning out this way. It is heartbreaking to watch your loved one continue to destroy themselves and their future. You’ve had it with the sleepless
When it comes to breaking free from the confines of addiction, you can’t put a price on treatment—health and recovery from addiction is priceless. You certainly don’t want to let
Choosing whether or not to seek addiction treatment is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever face. No doubt, you’ve struggled with your addiction for a long time,
Drug and alcohol dependence is a complex disease, and withdrawing from substances can bring on a host of complicated issues, including painful withdrawals and relapse. You might think because you’re
