Marijuana Statistics
Marijuana is a unique drug when it comes to legal status, statistics and use. It's labeled a Schedule I substance [...]
Crack Statistics
Crack was first introduced in the 1970s. Its use peaked in the 1980s, but it certainly hasn't disappeared from the [...]
Atlanta and the Comeback of Meth
While the tragedy of the opioid epidemic continues to capture the national spotlight, methamphetamine use is on a serious, life-threatening [...]
Dangers of Combining Marijuana and Morphine
Marijuana and morphine seem to be everywhere. Marijuana is increasingly legal, widely used and often seen as harmless. Morphine is [...]
How Morphine Affects Sleep
Morphine is an opioid pain reliever derived from the opium poppy plant. It is used to treat moderate to severe [...]
How to Tell If Your College Student Is Experimenting With Drugs
When college kids come home to visit, parents often notice changes from the young person they dropped off at campus. [...]
Prescription Drug Abuse in Adults with Misdiagnosed ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral condition involving inappropriate hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. It differs from basic immaturity in that [...]
Police Officers, Addiction, and Getting the Help to Heal
Law enforcement officers are often perceived to be the people standing against drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. The first on the [...]
Cocaine Addiction Treatment, Withdrawal and Abuse
Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the coca plant found in South America. Those who use the drug are [...]