Most people don't know it because the media attention is limited, but methamphetamine use is going up, and it has been since 2015. Now, almost a million Americans are addicted...
How the Pandemic Could Cause the Next Wave of the Opioid Crisis
You know that the COVID-19 pandemic is rocking the globe, but did you know about its disproportionate impact on people who use drugs? If you use drugs, then you may...
How Long Does Flexeril Stay in Your System?
Flexeril is a common drug used to treat pain, injuries, and muscle spasms. It is a brand name of the generic drug, cyclobenzaprine. This drug isn’t usually used for more...
Top 5 Most Abused Prescription Drugs In Massachusetts
How much do you know about prescription drug abuse in Massachusetts? It’s a good idea to know the drug landscape of any state that you visit, just to be safe....
Abstaining from Alcohol — What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking?
Alcohol is a poison. Drinking heavily can wreak havoc on your body. It can damage all your organs, increase your risk of cancer, and lead to brain damage. Quitting alcohol...
How To Kick Cocaine Addiction For Good
We all know that cocaine is a stimulant drug and that using it can lead to addiction. But few people truly understand how easy it is to get addicted to...
Baclofen & Alcohol Addiction
Baclofen is a common muscle relaxant that is used to treat back pain and spasms. But this drug may have other uses. Several studies have been done in recent years...
How Long Does Trazodone Stay in Your System?
Trazodone is an antidepressant sold under the brand name Desyrel among others. With the immediate release version of the drug, brain and body effects occur within 30 to 100 minutes...
How Long Does Lyrica Stay in Your System?
Do you take Lyrica for nerve pain, seizures, or fibromyalgia? You’re not alone—16 million people have taken Lyrica as of 2020. Also known as pregabalin, Lyrica is a controlled substance...
How Long Does Lisinopril Stay in Your System?
Lisinopril is a very common medication used to treat high blood pressure. It was prescribed more than 100,000 times in 2017 in the U.S. alone. Although lisinopril is not a...