Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid often used to treat severe pain and in a clinical setting for anesthesia. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times…
Methylphenidate is the generic name of the brand name medication Ritalin, which is a prescription drug commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. While methylphenidate…
Crack cocaine, one of the most highly addictive substances around, is a central nervous system stimulant. Crack cocaine is a smokable form of cocaine made…
Methamphetamine is a very addictive and powerful stimulant drug, increasing activity in parts of the brain and central nervous system. There are two kinds of…
Sedatives are a type of drug most commonly used for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders. Sedatives work by slowing down brain activity and…
OTC drugs, also known as over-the-counter drugs, are medications that you can legally purchase without a prescription. Most people have a wide array of OTC…
Alcohol consumption and recreational drug use have become as much a part of American culture as fast food and cringe-worthy reality television. The majority of…
Drug abuse and addiction affect millions of Americans every year. Overdose from drugs kills thousands each year, and it is a known fact that drug…
Mental health is not a straightforward concept. When a person refers to “mental health,” they could refer to the effective treatment of a mental illness…
Opioid abuse, addiction, and overdose have been at epidemic levels in the United States for years. This epidemic that the United States is experiencing started…