According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 950,000 Americans use heroin. Worse, of those users, over 625,000 meet the criteria for dependence on the substance. With such a vast number of people falling victim to the drug’s stranglehold, it’s…
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The most important thing to know about the opioid epidemic in 2019 is that the overall stats are still being tabulated. Opioids are addictive and powerful painkillers available as prescription drugs. The opioid epidemic in 2019 began years before with these prescriptions….
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Getting a good education is important for life. But it can be harder to do when substance abuse issues get in the way. For example, marijuana and education are often problematic together, because marijuana usage causes problems in the developing brain. That affects…
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Meth is highly addictive, and it’s extremely damaging to the body. That manifests itself in a lot of different ways, including in the mouth. When teeth get damaged, they can’t always be fixed. Broken or cracked teeth can be repaired in some cases. However,…
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Many people experiment with drugs and alcohol. They try different things due to peer pressure, curiosity, and other reasons. But you don’t have to let those experimental moments turn into something more serious. If you find that you’re starting to use…
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