Substance Use Disorder Resources

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. […]

What is Adderall?Adderall is a stimulant medication typically prescribed to relieve the symptoms of ADHD. It is considered to be an amphetamine medication, making it a schedule II federally controlled substance. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and addiction, in addition to significant risks of psychological and physical dependence. […]

The answer to why do people use cocaine is not a simple one. People have individual differences and there are several possible reasons people choose the substance of abuse they choose. However, no matter which substance people choose, the substance will convincingly seem to meet an unfulfilled need for them […]

The 5 Stages Of Alcoholism Drinking has been a favorite pastime of many people over the years. Not everyone can be a social drinker, however. Some people cannot limit their drinking to one or two drinks. They may try, but more often than not, they drink far more than they […]

The Top 10 Most Commonly Used Illegal Drugs Many drug users may think that the only consequences of using drugs is the possibility of getting caught and being whisked away to jail. The truth, however, is that the prevalence and side effects of every illegal drug can lead to a […]

Drug overdoses caused 70,237 U.S. deaths in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported. Opioid overdoses caused 47,600 (68 percent) of those deaths.  Clearly, opioids are a major factor in overdose deaths in the country. Since 2013, almost every U.S. state has reported increased rates of drug […]

Amoxicillin appears on many professional lists of essential medicines. It is often prescribed in the United States to treat infections. There are different brands of amoxicillin being used in the US which include the following: Trimox Amoxicot Moxilin Moxatag DisperMox Amoxil Amoxicillin has frequently been used as a way to fight […]

Whippets have quickly become a popular recreational drug, especially for teens and young adults. They are easily obtained and inexpensive, making them a drug of choice for young people who want a quick high. They are even found at many concerts or clubs, possibly giving users the impression that they […]

Cocaine is often referred to as crack cocaine, coke, or blow. It is a powerfully addictive stimulant which is abused by many people for its euphoric effects. It is prevalent for it to be used in a recreational environment. The important thing to remember is that this drug can be […]

Is Alcohol A Drug? About twenty million Americans twelve old years old or older used an illegal drug in the past thirty days, according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). Despite this number, information for drugs and addiction remain unclear for many people. This uncertainty leads to many […]