Sunday, July 25th, 2021
How Drug Addiction Affects The Liver
People turn to drugs and alcohol because of how it makes them feel. The highs can feel liberating. But addiction to drugs and/or alcohol destroys the body. There are...
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Saturday, May 15th, 2021
Does the Legalization of Marijuana Open the Door to Addiction?
One of the most controversial drugs is marijuana. The legalization of marijuana has raised many questions and concerns among professionals. The widespread adoption of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat health...Read More -
Saturday, November 14th, 2020
Rising Stimulant Deaths Overshadowed by Opioids
Rising Stimulant Deaths Overshadowed by Opioids We often talk about people who abuse drugs having a “drug of choice.” This term is misleading since many people use drugs in...Read More -
Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
Prevalence of Drug Use in Sports: Reasons Why Athletes Use Drugs
Prevalence of Drug Use in Sports: Reasons Why Athletes Use Drugs Athletes appear to be the epitome of health. We see them performing feats of strength, endurance, and skill on...Read More -
Monday, October 5th, 2020
Study: Fentanyl Myths Shared More Online than Truth About Drug
Study: Fentanyl Myths Shared More Online than Truth About Drug There are plenty of news articles containing false information about fentanyl online. One myth about the drug is that...Read More -
Saturday, September 12th, 2020
Meth Becoming Drug of Choice for Many Opioid Users
Meth Becoming Drug of Choice for Many Opioid Users Over the past several years, the opioid crisis has dominated the news across the United States and around the world....Read More -
Tuesday, September 8th, 2020
Majority of Patients Hospitalized for Opioid Use Disorder Using Multiple Substances
Majority of Patients Hospitalized for Opioid Use Disorder Using Multiple Substances The results of a new study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) indicate that 75% of...Read More -
Saturday, August 29th, 2020
NIH Grant Will Fund Imaging Study on Opioid-Addicted Clients
NIH Grant Will Fund Imaging Study on Opioid-Addicted Clients Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine has been awarded close to $3 million for an imaging study to determine...Read More -
Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day Each year, thousands of people around the world observe International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 to pay tribute to those whose lives have been...Read More
