Since 1999, over 564,000 people have fatally overdosed on opioids. In 2022, opioid deaths continued to skyrocket, largely due to fentanyl. However, the year also brought significant strides toward ending...
Sports Betting & Gambling Addiction In Massachusetts
In 2016, Massachusetts ranked 25th on a list of states most affected by problem gambling. The state’s recent legalization of sports betting may lead to even more gambling issues, including...
What Is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW)?
Originally developed by the National Institute On Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in 2010, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) is...
Dropping Meth In Alka-Seltzer | Does Drinking It Boost Your High?
Methamphetamine (or “meth”) is an extremely potent drug. As a stimulant, it speeds up your central nervous system, causing a rush of energy and euphoria (intense joy). Many people who...
Drug Overdose & Life Expectancy In The U.S.
In 2021, the average life expectancy in the United States dropped to 76.4, the lowest level since 1996. This drop reflects the surge of COVID-19 deaths. However, it’s also related...
What Random Acts Of Kindness Mean For Addiction Recovery
On Friday, February 17th, the United States will mark Random Acts Of Kindness Day. For those living in the midst of addiction and substance abuse recovery, this day and what...
The Deadly Rise Of Mexican Fentanyl In The U.S.
Fentanyl is a synthetic (human-made) opioid that’s up to 50 times stronger than heroin. It has been a major contributor to drug overdose deaths in the United States. In 2021,...
Can You Get High On Pramipexole?
Prescription drug abuse occurs when you use a drug in a manner not prescribed so you can feel happy and relaxed, or “high.” For example, some people try to get...
Is Belsomra A Controlled Substance?
If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, your doctor may prescribe Belsomra. This FDA-approved medication belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. Before you start using it, be...
Opioid-Related Deaths Surging Among Older Black Men
The opioid crisis is a public health emergency that has affected people of all demographics. However, according to opioid overdose data, some groups have struggled more than others. In particular,...