The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (or the DSM-5), has become the gold standard for diagnosing mental illnesses of all kinds,…
An SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is a class of drugs typically used for depression. These antidepressants are often used to treat the major…
PAWS or post-acute withdrawal syndrome is several psychological or emotional symptoms that occur when a person stops taking an addictive substance or prescription drug. PAWS…
Opioids are highly addictive controlled substances that help to relieve pain. Opioids bind to the opioid receptors in the brain and depress the central nervous…
Sublocade is a prescription medication used to help men and women over 18 overcome the symptoms associated with an opioid abuse disorder. Sublocade is often…
Adderall is a highly addictive, central nervous system stimulant that is typically used to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and narcolepsy. It contains two…
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive, illegal chemical substance that is extremely destructive and can completely upturn someone’s life in a short matter of days or…
Vicodin is a prescription painkiller most commonly prescribed to treat acute pain after a surgical procedure or an injury. Because this medication has such a…
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely upturned millions of lives across the country. Small business owners have been scrambling to stay afloat, many working-class Americans have…
DMX, born Earl Simmons, was hospitalized on April 2nd, 2021, after suffering a heart attack from an apparent drug overdose. The rapper, known for his…