In October 2017, opioid addiction—mostly due to indiscriminate prescription of painkiller medications—was declared a public health emergency in the United States. By March 2020, an even bigger health emergency—the global pandemic of COVID-19 infections—had taken public attention away from opioids. Within a year, however, it became clear that the new health crisis was fueling the old.…
One in 13 working adults struggles with excessive alcohol use. People in every type of job face their own unique challenges, some of which lend themselves to unhealthy behaviors like drug and alcohol use. Professions that have high rates of addiction are unsurprisingly demanding jobs, where the hours are long, and the stakes seem high.…
Made from the leaves of the coca plant in South America, cocaine has been a popular drug choice in the United States for many years. It is a white powdery substance that is usually snorted, but some people do smoke or inject it. According to medical experts, cocaine is considered a highly addictive substance. If…
Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States. While marijuana is predominately viewed as a recreational drug, it can be addictive. The widespread availability of marijuana combined with its affordability makes it one of the most widely abused illicit substances. Although marijuana addiction does not result in withdrawal as severe…
Just because a drug originates as a natural plant doesn’t make it harmless. Some people don’t consider marijuana a dangerous substance like they do cocaine. While marijuana may not have the same devastating effects as heroin addiction, users may still suffer marijuana withdrawal symptoms when they stop smoking it. Is Marijuana Addictive? While some people…
It seems like heroin makes an appearance in the news nearly every day. One reason is because of the increase in how many people use it. Thankfully, business and medical professionals can overcome heroin addiction with detox and addiction treatment. However, many people may start treatment wondering how long does heroin withdrawal last. What Is…