Drug Addiction

Substance use often evolves in complex ways. Many people do not rely on a single drug but instead experiment with more than one drug, a pattern known as polysubstance use. One increasingly common and dangerous combination involves mixing ketamine and cocaine. While each substance carries its own risks, combining ketamine…

Ecstasy (MDMA) is both a stimulant and a hallucinogenic. The effects of ecstasy might include increased energy, euphoria, distortions in sensory perception, feelings of empathy toward others, and more. Because of the effects it causes, ecstasy is often used in party, club, or rave settings. According to the National Institute…

Opioids are a class of drugs that are prescribed for pain management. There are naturally-occurring opiates, such as morphine, codeine, heroin, and opium, and there are synthetic, man-mand opioids such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl. All opioids, although different in potency, can be addictive when abused. Up to 3…

Addiction affects a large number of Americans each year. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 10% of Americans suffered from substance abuse at some point in their lives.[1] Additionally, the CDC reports that 23.4% of Americans engaged in heavy drinking for at least one day in…