Drug Addiction

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…

Marijuana and THC products are gaining even more popularity as states begin to legalize them for recreational and medicinal use. But if marijuana is legal, does it mean it’s always safe to use? Health experts agree that using weed, magic mushrooms, and other substances could harm your health and lead…

Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that the two substances people are most likely to abuse are marijuana and alcohol.[1] Many people use alcohol or marijuana for the substances’ pleasurable effects. But what happens if you use alcohol and marijuana at the same time? Drinking and…

Drug abuse and addiction can cause many adverse consequences to your immediate and long-term well-being. For some, using recreational drugs may cause drug-induced seizures. It’s important to understand the connection between recreational drug use and seizures and to know how to get help when you need it. If you or…