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What You Need To Know About Cocaine and Crack
People use stimulants for a number of reasons. They can easily become addicted to the euphoria, their inflated self-esteem, and the high-energy levels. They might like the version of themselves that is talkative and the life of the party. They might need to stay alert for a job or to study. One of the most […]
PTSD in Children and Adolescents
Many people will experience traumatic events in their lives, including children and teens. Some researchers estimate that as many as 40% of children and adolescents will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. While most people are able to “bounce back” from the event after a few days, weeks, or months, others struggle […]
Creating a Drug Free Workplace
A workplace that has substance use problems isn’t just an unsafe space. It’s also an unhealthy and inefficient one. Drug and alcohol use in the workplace costs companies in the United States billions of dollars every year, often in the form of accidents. Employees who use drugs or alcohol are more likely to switch jobs […]
Opioid Abuse
Opiates are a class of drugs that depress the central nervous system to relieve pain. They also create feelings of drowsiness and euphoria. A natural opiate originates from the opium poppy, but synthetic opiates are created in a laboratory. Hundreds of millions of opiate prescriptions are written each year. States have tightened their restrictions on […]
The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are increasing in popularity in the United States. Because many people make the mistake of assuming they are safe or naturally grown, they overlook the real facts of these designer drugs. Many new versions of these drugs are manufactured in China and brought into the United States each year, and they often contain […]