To many non-addicts, drug addiction seems like something that the addict chooses. In reality, however, addiction is a neurological disease that affects the brain in profound ways. As someone becomes increasingly dependent on drugs or alcohol, they actually lose the cognitive ability to understand exactly how dangerous the drug is. It’s no surprise to find…
Scientists are working hard to develop an anti-drug vaccine. Some believe it could play a key role in ending the opioid crisis. Is this the answer we’ve been looking for? Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a vaccine that could prevent or even cure addiction? For too long, the approach toward finding America’s heroin…
As the opiate epidemic gets worse in America, we’ve seen a rise in “doctor shopping”. The term describes the phenomenon in which addicts visit multiple doctors in order to obtain prescriptions from several different doctors. Although the practice is a federal crime, many addicts find a way to get the job done so that they…
Gabapentin, sold under the brand names Neurotin, Gralise, and Horizant, is a drug most commonly prescribed for the treatment of nerve damage. While the drug is a useful medication for patients who suffer from epilepsy, restless leg syndrome, and pain caused by nerve damage, it is also proving itself to have a high risk of…
Many Americans are abusing Adderall without fully understanding the consequences involved. 5 Consequences of Abusing Adderall Unfortunately, Adderall abuse is not a stranger to America. This medication is quite commonly prescribed by doctors and is known by many names, like uppers, speed, and pep pills. It’s often prescribed in the form of a tablet. It’s…
Disclaimer: AspenRidge Recovery does not endorse the use of Kratom for any type of treatment or recreational use. This article is purely for educational purposes. If you think you might have a problem with Kratom, reach out to us today. A new herbal drug called kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is making its debut in America.…
Recent research has linked marijuana abuse with certain mental disorders and issues. There’s a strong correlation between pot use and psychosis and negative emotionality. This correlation is strongest among those who started cannabis use at an early age. Young adults are most vulnerable. Unfortunately, many young adults can easily get their hands on marijuana, and…
The Coca-Cola company’s original signature drink was a combination of caffeine and cocaine. Introduced in 1886, the premier recipe maintained that mixture until 1903. By then the addictive nature of cocaine caused the company to remove this part of the recipe from their top-line soft drink. Over time cocaine, or coke, was considered to be…
How Is Buspirone Different From Other Anti-Anxiety Meds? Largely because it uses a different chemical process, Buspirone is a much safer alternative to some other anti-anxiety drugs. However, it is not entirely safe, especially with regard to issues like Buspar addiction. These risks obviously vary among different individuals. Some people experience tremendous results from Buspar…
While many people believe that snorting heroin is safer than injecting it, this isn’t actually the case. The effects of sniffing heroin can be just as dangerous and deadly as shooting the substance into muscle tissue or veins. Snorting Heroin: Facts, Dangers and Side Effects As with any drug, heroin can have different side effects…