The United States is in the middle of an epidemic of drug use. An estimated 18.5 million people were addicted to drugs or alcohol in 2019. While that’s likely gone up in 2020, this works out to more than 1 in 20 Americans. Drug use is widely condoned and even seen as a bit of […]
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Xanax, the most common name for the drug Alprazolam, is one of the most commonly prescribed prescription drugs in the United States. In fact, in 2018, there were over 20.4 million Xanax prescriptions. That makes sense, as the drug has a long history of use in treating anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and nausea because of
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Sleeping pills are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. In fact, over 5% of women and 3.5% of men in the U.S. have a prescription sleeping aid. But, while prescription sleeping pills are popular and very common, they’re also dangerous. More than 42,000 people are hospitalized each year because of sleeping pill abuse, addiction, and
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Cannabis or marijuana is one of the most popular intoxicating substances. In the United States, it’s increasingly not only accepted but also legalized. Gallup Polls show that 51% of the United States population admits to having smoked at least once. An estimated 60% of Americans want the drug legalized, and it’s legal for recreational usage
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Crystal meth, the purest form of methamphetamine, is one of the most popular recreational drugs in the United States. Crystal meth is quickly growing in popularity as opioid accessibility goes down, as people become more isolated, and as lifestyles change. In 2018-2019, an estimated 1.6 million people used methamphetamines like Crystal. In the 2019-2020 period, that
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Gabapentin is one of the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. In fact, in 2020, Gabapentin was the 6th most commonly prescribed drug in the country, with over 68 million prescriptions given. Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant which is often prescribed under the brand name Neurontin, is primarily used to treat seizures, neuropathic conditions, and neuropathic pain. At the same time, it’s noted as having
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Traveling to rehab offers many advantages over attending a local program but definitely comes with downsides as well.
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It’s important to understand how Triple C’s work and what they do if you want to protect yourself or a loved one from the drug.
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While the opioid crisis has long overshadowed the topic of substance abuse, the misuse of ADHD medications, such as Vyvanse, has become equally problematic. This is especially true for those using Vyvanse and alcohol at the same time. Mixing prescription drugs and alcohol isn’t unheard of. However, it always has been and continues to be
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