Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. A stimulant drug can give users a euphoric feeling or can increase their energy level and ability to concentrate [1]. Cocaine’s impact on the user provides a short-term euphoric boost that motivates people to continue using. Continued cocaine use is known to cause changes in the brain [2]. [...]
Opioid overdose has been an epidemic in the United States for a while. However, the amount of people who are misusing or abusing prescription drugs is increasing [1]. Substance misuse is when someone uses a prescription medication inappropriately. For example, if someone takes a medication that wasn’t prescribed to them or takes more than what [...]
Research is showing that marijuana is one of the commonly used drugs around the world [1]. There is a common misunderstanding that marijuana isn’t harmful or addictive. This belief is one reason that teenagers are more likely to start using this drug. Providing teens with information about marijuana can help them make a more informed [...]
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal substance in the United States [1]. Even though many states have chosen to make it legal for recreational use, it still remains an illegal drug federally. Similarly, marijuana use is continuing to increase around the world. Concerns with Marijuana Potency As more people are using, the potency of [...]
Alcohol use can impact the brain differently depending on how old someone is. This is because the brain develops throughout life, beginning in the womb. A lot of this development occurs during the first few years of life and adolescence. Alcohol Impact on Babies It is important to be aware of the unique risks that [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.