Seniors and Substance Abuse
Is substance abuse a problem among seniors? While the nation wages war on marijuana, cocaine, and other street drugs, roughly one out of five seniors
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Prescription Drug Addiction
What image comes to mind when you think of a drug addict? Do you picture someone smoking crack or shooting heroin? You’d be wrong. A
Oxycontin and Addiction
Thanks to the tribulations of Rush Limbaugh and a cover story in The New York Times Magazine, just about everyone has heard of OxyContin addiction.
Inhalant Abuse
The cartoonish voice of someone who’s just sucked helium from a party balloon, or the giggly feeling you get after the dentist gives you “laughing
Narcotics (Opium-Derived)
Dorothy and Toto slipped into a deep sleep when they traipsed through a field of red poppies in the Wizard of Oz. Those who wander
Hallucinogens
“One pill makes you larger/and one pill makes you small But the ones that mother gives you/don’t do anything at all Go ask Alice/when she’s
Ecstasy
In recent years, Ecstasy — also known as “E,” “X,” “Adam,” and “lover’s speed” — has sped to prominence, both in clubs and in medical
FDA and CPSC Product Recalls
Catch the tail end of a news report on a drug you’re taking? If there’s something to worry about, chances are the U.S. Food and
Alcoholism FAQ
Casual drinking is a common ritual in our culture — from campus keg parties, to a “beer and a dog” at the ballgame, to a
Ritalin Abuse
What are ADHD drugs? Used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these medications are all drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Ritalin (methylphenidate)
Club Drugs Containing GHB
What is GBL? GBL (gamma butyrolactone) is an industrial solvent used to degrease engines, remove stains, and strip wood. In the 1990s, GBL was also
Cocaine Treatment
Whether it’s smoked, snorted, or injected, cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug. The first rush is so intense that many users come back for more.
Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction
As the epidemic of meth use spreads across the country, researchers have learned two lessons countless times: Meth ruins lives. Treatment works. Users who seek