For more than 50 years, The War on Drugs has persisted, but drug abuse remains a crisis in the United States. Each year, millions of people across all demographics and states use illegal drugs or abuse legal substances, and more than 100,000 of those die. While all 50 states are committed to addressing the drug […]
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Most people know that being active and exercising regularly are important for overall health, but many don’t make fitness a priority. Only around 25% of U.S. adults and 20% of adolescents get the recommended amount of aerobic and strength exercise. For those who don’t, a lack of exercise can have a significant impact on mental
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What is Survivor’s Guilt? Survivor’s guilt is a complex fusion of guilt and responsibility affecting people who survive traumatic events involving the death of others. Whether the traumatic event results in one fatality or hundreds of deaths, it can leave survivors feeling overwhelming guilt and a deep sense of responsibility for surviving. People dealing with
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Cigarette bans and the social stigma associated with smoking have made smoking alternatives more popular. Nicotine pouches have surged onto the market, with Zyn being one of the leading brands. Zyn is a smokeless, spit-free nicotine pouch designed for easy use. While tobacco-free, nicotine pouch addiction is still a risk. Each pouch has a set
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Drug abuse and addiction are issues that impact families around the world. Both legal and illicit substances can lead to a lifelong battle with addiction, including alcohol, cigarettes, heroin and cocaine. People struggling with addiction can face many consequences related to their substance use disorder, from physical and psychological side effects to social and financial
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Heroin is one of those drugs that seem so dangerous that it’s hard to imagine anyone you know ever developing an addiction to it. But you might be surprised by how much more common heroin abuse is than you imagine. While heroin isn’t a starter drug, it’s one that those struggling with addiction may be
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Cocaine is a widely used stimulant drug made from the coca leaf found in South America. The drug is most commonly sold as a white crystallized powder the user snorts up their nose. It’s also available in its base form as crack cocaine, which is smoked. Cocaine statistics may show a decrease in overall usage,
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Risks of THC The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that cannabis is the most used drug in the United States. Various reasons account for this trend, chiefly the legalization of marijuana in some states and the medicinal benefits of the CBD found in the drug. Another reason for the use of
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Lean, sometimes referred to as “purple drank” or “sizzurp,” is a recreational drug cocktail that consists of codeine linctus (an opiate), promethazine and hydrocodone. The substance is usually mixed with a fizzy drink containing sugar and has earned a somewhat notorious reputation, particularly among the rap and hip-hop communities and among teens and young adults
Understanding the Addiction Cycle Alcohol use disorder, hereafter known as AUD, is a lifelong disorder. People with it are prone to return to drinking because it involves a compulsion, often to the detriment of the person doing the drinking. Its pull is such that people will drink to excess no matter the personal, professional, or
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