Alcohol dependency ruins lives, yet alcohol consumption is accepted as a normal part of socializing in our country. That’s evident in the fact that alcohol sales surpassed $37 billion in 2022 alone. People who consume alcohol regularly build up a tolerance to it. This means that they need to get more and, eventually, even more alcohol Read more »
Drug Abuse
CDC Predicts Drop in Overdose Deaths
A week before President Donald Trump’s address before Congress during which he stated the illicit drug, fentanyl was destroying families across the nation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement predicting a nearly 24% decline in drug overdose deaths last year. The 12-month period ended in September 2024 and was compared Read more »
Oregon Recriminalized Drug Possession with Good Measure
In 2020, Oregon citizens passed Measure 110 becoming the first state to decriminalize drugs—hard drugs, such as methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl—removing penalties for possession of small amounts. Instead, users were served with a $100 ticket and sent on their way. The focus of the state became reducing the harm that drugs cause to those Read more »
This Magic Mushroom Is to Die For
Psychedelic mushroom products are selling off the shelves in America. Sadly, not all psychedelic mushrooms are safe for human consumption though. The Amanita muscaria (A. muscaria) mushroom is being marketed by some companies as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and other maladies. Still, nobody’s informing consumers that risking death with every dose isn’t the best Read more »
Psychologists Leading the Way to Combat Youth Substance Abuse
Psychologists, such as Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP, a licensed clinical psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, have been drawing attention to the fact that youth substance abuse is still a huge problem in the United States. The term “youth” incorporates middle school children as well as teens. It’s a well-known fact that kids begin to use Read more »
Holidays are Hard for Many Recovering Addicts
People worldwide look forward to the holidays with joyful anticipation. However, those who are new to or struggle with sobriety may dread them. The holidays can be filled with triggers that could cause them to falter and fall back into their old ways. And, many worry that if they fall, they won’t find their way Read more »
Alternative Routes to Prevent Opioid Addiction
The opioid crisis is ongoing, moreover, fentanyl is being found to varying degrees in every type of confiscated drug, which makes the situation more deadly than ever. Just tiny amounts, likened to a few grains of salt, of this highly addictive synthetic opioid is enough to kill someone. Drug cartels have no qualms about that, Read more »
Substance Abuse in Trucking: A Statistical Breakdown
The trucking industry transports the nation’s goods cross-country greatly impacting the US economy. However, lately, it’s been in the limelight for increasing cases of alcohol and substance abuse among drivers. The occupation is physically and mentally taxing. Many drivers travel long distances keeping them away from their families for extended periods. Over-the-road trucking involves immense Read more »