While alcohol is a legal substance for consumption for individuals over the age of twenty-one in the United States, abuse of alcohol can still lead to severe short- and long-term consequences. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder is…
NormanOctober 20, 2021
Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is a synthetic chemical. It is a neuro-toxic, central nervous system stimulant that is highly addictive. Meth works by acting on certain neurotransmitters. The presence of methamphetamines in one’s system creates a surge of dopamine…
NormanOctober 20, 2021
Cocaine is an incredibly addictive stimulant drug that is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant. Cocaine specifically refers to the drug in a powder form or crystal corm. The powder is frequently mixed with other substances such as…
NormanOctober 20, 2021
Cocaine, also known as coke, is a highly addictive, fast-acting nervous system stimulant. It is an illegal drug that is used recreationally. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies cocaine as a Schedule II Substance, which is defined as…
NormanOctober 6, 2021
Addiction to alcohol is typically referred to as alcoholism or alcohol use disorder. As a central nervous system depressant, alcohol works by slowing down vital functions in one’s body. After an individual consumes alcohol, it is absorbed from the small…
NormanOctober 6, 2021
Though alcohol was once prohibited in America, alcohol use has since become legal for consumption by individuals over the age of twenty-one, and further has become integral to American culture. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
NormanOctober 6, 2021
Habitual use of any substance, including prescription medications, can lead to increased tolerance, meaning an individual will require more of the substance (e.g., higher dosage, frequency of use, etc.) to achieve the same feeling. The purpose of prescription medications is…
NormanOctober 6, 2021
There is a common misconception that prescription medications are less dangerous to abuse than illicit substances because they are regulated substances and are prescribed to provide relief from a diagnosed medical condition. However, abuse of prescription medications can be as…
NormanOctober 5, 2021
Dolophine comes in a tablet form and is the brand name medication for methadone. Methadone is a narcotic (also known as opioid) medication that works by changing the way your brain and nervous system respond to and process pain. The…
NormanOctober 5, 2021
Opioids work by reducing one’s perception of pain. When opioid medications are ingested, they attach to opioid receptors, which are in one’s brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract, and other organs in one’s body. It is not uncommon for an individual…
NormanOctober 5, 2021
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