The Brain Injury Association of America estimates, “for every fatal overdose, there may be five nonfatal overdoses, many of which go unreported.” Those nonfatal overdoses have several long-term impacts, one of which is brain injury or impairment. Almost any drug...
1 in 5 Americans knows a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. With an estimated 1 in 10 Americans struggling with substance abuse at some point during their lives, it makes sense that many of us have close personal relationships addicts. At the same time, most...
We have been hearing a lot about the opioid overdose crisis and for good reason. Between 1999 and 2016 there was a 500 percent increase in opioid-related deaths. That’s a big increase and it seems like our military is patient zero in this epidemic. Veterans are seven...
Amphetamines ranging from methamphetamine to crystal meth are among the most addictive, dangerous, and harmful drugs on the market. Some 1.6 million Americans struggle with methamphetamine and crystal meth abuse, with more than half a million estimated to be addicted....
It’s a common myth that alcohol is something of a modern truth serum. Anyone who’s spent time around drunks can tell you they tend to be loose lipped at best. But, are people more likely to actually tell the truth when drunk? The short answer, no. The long answer?...
Xanax, a brand name of Alprazolam, is a fast-acting benzodiazepine frequently prescribed for medical usage in treating anxiety, panic disorders, nausea and as a mild muscle relaxer. The drug, which is today widely regarded as highly addictive, has remained one of the...