Drug Addiction
What is the Most Addictive Drug?
Edited on October 7th, 2020 The addictive potential of a drug can be difficult to determine because it may vary greatly based on several factors,
November 19, 2019
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Cocaine vs. Crack: What’s the Difference?
Cocaine and crack are two different forms of a drug that is derived from the coca plant. They are both abused for similar reasons and
October 7, 2019
Drug Addiction
10 Commonly Abused Drugs and Their Withdrawal Symptoms
Many addictive drugs cause harmful long-term effects when they are abused over and over again. However, quitting is often a double-edged sword due to the
June 19, 2019
Drug Addiction
What is a Speedball? Side Effects, Risks, and Overdose
What is a Speedball?A “speedball” is a mixture of stimulant and depressant drugs, most commonly heroin and cocaine. The mixture is typically injected into the
June 14, 2019
Drug Addiction
5 Warning Signs of Brain Damage from Drugs and Alcohol
Alcohol and drugs have profound effects on the brain, leading to what we see as the external side effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
January 7, 2019
Drug Addiction
Risks and Side Effects of Freebase Cocaine
Maybe you heard a friend or loved one refer to “freebase cocaine” and you’re worried about their drug use. Or maybe you found the leftover
November 16, 2018
Drug Addiction
Drug Trafficking: Where are the Illegal Opioids Coming From?
America’s opioid crisis has recently intensified with an increase of deadly synthetic opioids like fentanyl being smuggled into the country. While some of these opioids
October 9, 2018
Drug Addiction
What Does “White Stuff” Mean? Drug Slang Decoder (Cocaine & More)
Street names are slang terms that are used to refer to certain drugs. These names might be used by dealers or drug users to conceal
August 23, 2018
Drug Addiction
What Are the Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Commonly Abused Drugs?
Often we think about drug abuse in terms of all the immediate harmful effects it causes, such as violent and irrational behavior, irresponsible driving, and
July 26, 2018
Drug Addiction
Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine: An Increasing Problem in the U.S.
Updated August 7th, 2025 Recent news reports from National Public Radio, ABC News, and others have been warning the public about a dangerous new drug
April 9, 2018