Behavior changes are common in people affected by all forms of addiction. That includes people affected by alcohol use disorder and dysfunctional alcohol abuse. One common change is an increase in the tendency to lie, deceive and blame others. Why …
Tranq is a common slang term for the animal tranquilizer xylazine. This tranquilizer is used every day in veterinary clinics throughout the country. Unfortunately, it’s also sometimes diverted for non-approved use in human beings. Involvement in substance abuse comes with …
America’s decades-long opioid crisis is ongoing. In recent years, a new substance abuse danger has been added to this crisis. That danger comes in the form of xylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer sometimes known as tranq. On its own, tranq …
N-dimethyltryptamine, better known as DMT, is a naturally occurring hallucinogen found in certain trees and plants. The drug is illegal in the U.S., largely because its consumption comes with significant risks for substance abuse. Concern about DMT also centers on …
Substance abuse comes in many forms. You may be familiar with problems related to well-known substances such as alcohol and opioid painkillers. However, you may be less familiar with one of the many drugs classified as hallucinogens. One such drug …
Substance problems can affect you at any age. They’re most common among young adults. However, significant numbers of senior adults are also affected. Older people often have age-related risks for substance abuse or misuse. These risks can make you or …
There’s a good chance that you or someone you know drinks wine regularly. Limited use of any form of alcohol may not harm you in any significant way. However, today, many health experts are concerned about the rise of something …
Excessive drinking is a perennial problem among America’s older teenagers and young adults. Not only can it lead to accidental injuries and alcohol poisoning. It can also eventually lead to an urgent need for alcohol addiction treatment. Today, a new …
Kratom is a plant-based substance sometimes used in the U.S. as an herbal supplement or remedy. The active ingredients in this substance have properties that resemble both opioids and stimulants. There is significant evidence to suggest that kratom is addictive. …
Trends in substance abuse can vary from year to year or decade to decade. Sometimes, substances that were widely used in the past experience a resurgence in popularity. That’s what’s happening today with poppers, a group of inhalants not designed …