Snorting Xanax — Side Effects and Dangers
Snorting Xanax: Alprazolam Substance Abuse & Addiction
Anxiety is the most common mental illness affecting 40 million adults in the United States or 18.1% of the population. In response to this growing mental health concern, anti-anxiety…
Drug Use Vs Drug Abuse
It can be hard to tell the difference between drug use and drug abuse. Drug use vs. drug abuse terms is often used interchangeably, although abuse and use carry different meanings. It is helpful to be aware of these differences as this can help…
Signs of Heroin Abuse
What are the signs of heroin abuse, and how can learning the symptoms help prevent catastrophic damage to individuals and families?
Heroin use is a leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. In fact, heroin addiction continues to destroy…
I’m In Relationship With An Addict
Addiction is a disease. Too frequently, this disease impacts not only the person struggling through an addiction, but those that are within close proximity. For those on the outside looking in, watching an addiction takeover a person's life…
How Long is Long-Term Drug Use?
Casual or excessive drug or alcohol use can be detrimental to mental, physical, and behavioral health. In the short-term, drug misuse and abuse can cause users to experience a number of issues including a lapse in memory, impaired judgment,…
Dangers of Anti-Anxiety Medications
The most common mental illness in the United States are anti-anxiety disorders. Currently, almost 40 million adults in the U.S. age 18 and older suffer from an anxiety disorder. In Colorado, nearly 27% of the population face some form of anxiety…
Signs You’re Dating a Drug Addict
The warning signs of drug addiction can be difficult to identify. Being in a close relationship with someone who may be suffering from substance abuse or battling with addiction can be a challenging and confusing ordeal. Addiction is a progressive…
What Comes First Depression or Substance Abuse?
Mental health and addiction are so intertwined that many question: what comes first, depression or substance abuse? The criteria utilized for an official diagnosis are quite similar for both. In order to unravel the mental health and addiction…
Amphetamines: The Smart Drug & A Wicked Withdrawal
Though its usage has continued to cripple communities, states, and the nation, amphetamines are still one of the most sought after drugs. Amphetamine addiction can be swift and all-consuming. The growing rates of amphetamine addiction hint at…
How Much Does it Cost to Maintain an Addiction?
Conversations about the national drug crisis usually address the toll on humanity—overdose deaths, crime, and the impact on society. But looking at it another way—in FINANCIAL terms—how much does it cost to maintain an addiction? The National…