Substance Use Disorder Resources

Many drug tests are conducted in the U.S. and while the number is declining, it’s still a common practice that should not be overlooked. Whether it’s for pre-employment screening, random drug tests for current employees, athletics or criminal justice procedures such as parole, entering and exiting alcohol addiction therapy, a failed […]

Many people are asking this question, “What does the acronym etoh stand for?” EtOH or etoh is a popular term frequently used by medical professionals and academic researchers. It refers to a substance also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol, one of the main components found in alcoholic drinks. EtOH […]

High on BuSpar? The Addiction and Abuse Potential of BuspironeBuSpar, also known as buspirone, is often prescribed as an alternative anti-anxiety medication to benzodiazepines. It was introduced in tablet form in 1968 and was FDA approved in the United States in 1986. Thus BuSpar has a long history of use for treating anxiety disorders, […]

OxyContin: Uses, Side Effects, & Addiction Risks Oxycontin is a medication prescribed for medium to severe pain. It came out on the market in 1995. Oxycontin is similar to morphine and it is highly addictive. It is listed as a schedule II drug. The law is that a person can […]

Phenytoin, sold under the more commonly known brand name Dilantin, is one of the first anticonvulsant drugs that was founded in the early 20th century. It’s primarily used to prevent seizures, particularly tonic-clonic seizures that impact the entire brain or partial seizures that impact sections of the brain. Dilantin uses […]

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorder complaints in adults. It affects up to 30% of people over the age of 40. Trying to get sleep without success is not only distressing but can have adverse effects on your mental and physical health. Sleep medication is one of […]

Some people consider ayahuasca to be a potent treatment for addiction. Remember that it also contains substances that can produce side effects and lead you to question how dangerous is ayahuasca. Some people have had bad trips on the drug as well. If you have had a bad ayahuasca experience and want […]

Earth Day Every day, we hear about climate change and how human actions can impact our planet. Every year, on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day to celebrate and protect the environment. Drug, alcohol, and substance abuse can hurt the Earth. For one, using the substances creates a lot of […]

What are study drugs? Considering 84 percent of college students feel overwhelmed, the higher education experience can be taxing for many.  From balancing classes, studying, extracurricular activities and maintaining a healthy social life, getting a college degree can be quite the juggle and can put a lot of pressure on students. […]

The war on drugs has, without a doubt, been the longest war the United States has been involved in. In 1971, President Nixon declared that drug abuse was the number one problem in America, thus beginning the war on drugs. Nixon’s goal, however, was to increase funding for drug abuse treatment. […]