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Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States and the rest of the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression.”[1] While depression is common, it can significantly impact your ability to function in your daily…

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that many people abuse to experience a rush of euphoria and increased energy. While it might be used occasionally for local anesthesia, the cocaine that people abuse is created illegally.[1] Most people who are abusing cocaine have no idea what substances they are actually…

Marijuana is the dried flower from the plant called Cannabis sativa.[1] Marijuana is federally illegal, however, some states allow people to use it recreationally and medicinally. When people use marijuana they might smoke the flower, vaporize an oil made from the plant, or eat the substance after it is cooked…

According to the Infectious Diseases Society of America, about 3,694,500 people in the United States have engaged in intravenous drug abuse.[1]  Intravenous (IV) drug use involves injecting addictive substances directly into the vein. Some of the most common IV drugs include fentanyl or heroin, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and benzodiazepines. Injection…