Drug Addiction

Gabapentin is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants.[1] Gabapentin is primarily used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and restless leg syndrome. While gabapentin is effective in treating these conditions, some individuals may begin to abuse it. Studies have found that 40-60% of people…

Opioid addiction is a serious problem in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), opioids were responsible for 80,411 overdose deaths in 2021.[1] Opioids are a class of drugs that include substances like hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone, heroin, fentanyl, codeine, and more. While heroin and oxycodone are…

Alcohol abuse is a common problem in the United States, partially because of how normalized drinking is. While occasional use of alcohol is okay, excessive drinking can lead to an alcohol use disorder. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly 30 million people suffered from alcohol…

Kratom is an herbal substance that can produce opioid and stimulant-like effects depending on the type of strain and dose you take. Because kratom can cause opioid-like effects, some people attempt to use it to overcome an addiction to drugs like heroin.  According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse,…