America has a huge issue with drug use and addiction. Within the last several years, opioid addiction has been an epidemic, given the alarming number of overdoses and increasing addiction rates. However, cocaine use has also reached new heights. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that has a high potential for abuse [2]. Cocaine provides [...]
Substance abuse is when someone is dependent on alcohol or other drugs [1]. Substance abuse is also known as addiction. Research shows that addiction affects a wide variety of people. Addiction does not just impact the individual struggling, it affects their family as well. Coping with a Family Member's Substance Abuse Aside from the relational [...]
One in 10 eligible voters in the November 2020 election is part of Generation Z (Gen Z). Born after 1996, most are still not eligible to vote but already having a significant impact on trends and influence. They may be changing our expectations about alcohol and drug use being the American Disease [1]. Tobacco, alcohol, [...]
Within the last 20 years, there have been changes in marijuana and alcohol use in college-aged youth [1]. It is important to be aware of these changes because it can help colleges, loved ones, and health professionals better grasp how to support this population. Marijuana Use and Effects Since 2002, there has been an increase [...]
Within the last few years, life expectancy has started decreasing in America. Currently, suicide and drug overdose are one of the top leading causes of death in America [2]. Researchers discovered that this is partially due to the increased amount of “deaths of despair” [1]. Deaths of despair is a label that researchers have given [...]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.