The word “heroin” conjures up a large collection of images and ideas. Many of these come from depictions of mass media. While most of these stereotypes would be at home in (or are actually from) movies like Pulp Fiction, the sensational depictions of heroin use (and even heroin overdose) can actually hide some of the …
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The debate over marijuana legalization has been raging for decades, and the question of its addictive potential has been at the heart of it.
Xanax is a type of benzodiazepine that is prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Opioid addiction is on the rise in college campuses across the country. According to a recent study, it affects 1 in 10 college students and has been linked to everything from academic struggles to mental health issues. Opioid use is one of the biggest dangers in drugs facing the United States today, and college students …
Substance abuse generally causes a range of health issues including a higher risk of developing an addiction. Research shows that using drugs long-term can cause cancer, lung disease, HIV/AIDS, mental health problems, stroke, heart attack, psychosis, risk of overdose and even death. The good news is that substance abuse prevention strategies are available. Discussing Substance …
 Are you are a parent who worries about your child getting into bad situations? Maybe, you are concerned that they will develop an addiction, get in with the bad crowd, drink and drive or get into other types of trouble with drugs and/or alcohol. These are all normal concerns for parents. The good news is …
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Xanax is a benzodiazepine that is obtained through a prescription.
