Drug Addiction

Many people who abuse drugs progress from smoking or snorting to intravenous (IV) drug use. Intravenous drug use is the act of injecting a substance directly into your veins. This is the most dangerous method of administration when it comes to abusing any type of drug. According to the World…

Many people have experienced traumatic events as a child. According to the CDC, 64% of U.S. adults report experiencing one adverse childhood experience while 1 in 6 people experienced four or more traumatic events.[1]  While childhood trauma is common, it is extremely detrimental to development. When adverse childhood experiences are…

Codeine is a prescription opioid medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. This medication might be prescribed to suppress coughs or to alleviate pain from surgeries or injuries. Codeine is usually combined with other medications like acetaminophen or the anti-nausea drug promethazine.  While codeine is an effective pain treatment,…

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that is primarily used in veterinary medicine for anesthesia. However, people may abuse ketamine recreationally to experience a high that includes effects like a distortion of sensory perceptions, disconnection from reality, and hallucinations.[1] While ketamine can cause euphoric and hallucinogenic effects, it is addictive and…