What is a Gateway Drug? Understanding the Concept
Many people hear the term “gateway drug” in health class, on the news, or from adults, but may not know what it actually means.
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How to Help Someone With Meth Addiction
Meth addiction can feel like a battle that’s impossible to win, both for the person using and for those who love them.
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What is Cocaine?
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug derived from the coca plant native to South America. It’s most commonly found in two forms: powdered cocaine (hydrochloride salt) and crack cocaine (a freebase form, where the cocaine has been purified into a “rock” form).
Is Alcohol a Gateway Drug?
Alcohol is a gateway drug and one of the most commonly used substances, with over 86% of adults in the United States reporting that they have consumed alcohol at least once in their lifetime. While it may be socially acceptable and legal for those over the age of 21 to consume alcohol, there has been much debate about whether or not it can be considered a gateway drug.
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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
While addiction is a widely recognized long-term effect of drug and alcohol abuse, it is far from the only consequence. Substance abuse can have extensive impacts that reach far beyond the immediate effects.
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Pain Pills and Alcohol: The Dangers of Mixing the Two
Chronic pain is a problem that millions of people suffer from every day. To help ease this pain, many turn to opioids and alcohol. While pain pills can be an effective way to manage pain, they can also be very dangerous. When taken without proper medical supervision, pain pills can lead to addiction and overdose.
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Why is Fentanyl So Dangerous?
Fentanyl is appearing everywhere in the media cycle but you might be asking yourself: “Why is fentanyl so dangerous?” A record total of 1.7 million fentanyl pills, with a street value of $9 million, was taken off the streets of Arizona as part of a crackdown on drug traffickers by state and federal law enforcement
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