Alcoholism, like any other addiction, changes behavior. People who struggle with addiction have undergone changes in their brains that make rational decision-making more difficult. Common behavior changes that many people notice are lying, deception, and avoidance. This begs the question, why do alcoholics lie? First, it’s important to remember not to reduce someone with an addiction […]
Opioids are one of the most abused drugs in the United States today. That includes prescription opioids as well as illicit varieties like heroin. Tranq is not an opioid. But more and more dealers have begun lacing opioids they deal with tranq, a highly-dangerous substance that is unsafe for use in humans. Its typical application
The opioid crisis is far from over. If anything, it continues to advance and evolve. In many places, fentanyl is the new, devastating vanguard of the opioid crisis. This synthetic opioid is vastly more potent than heroin and incredibly deadly. Now, there’s another substance creeping onto the scene concerning illicit opioid use. And that is
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a hallucinogenic compound that occurs naturally in different plants. The human brain also produces a small amount of DMT naturally. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has listed DMT as a Schedule I drug, meaning it is not legal for general consumption. It has no known medical value. People who use
Many people have heard of phenyl cyclohexyl piperidine (PCP), psilocybin, and acid and can readily identify them as hallucinogenic substances. But what is dimethyltryptamine (DMT)? It is another type of hallucinogen that naturally occurs in some plants. People who use the substance tend to do so by ingesting ayahuasca, a brew containing different plants with
Depression affects both men and women. However, how men and women respond to their depression often looks different. Thus, it is not so much that depression symptoms in men are distinct from those in women. Instead, the signs of depression in men look markedly different from how women display depression. It is crucial to understand
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions Americans experience today. It’s no surprise that anxiety and addiction often overlap. Untreated anxiety can be a root cause of substance abuse. Addiction can lead to increased anxiety. No matter which issue comes first, it is essential to address anxiety and addiction together. Failing to
Substance abuse can impact people at any stage of life. A growing problem has been substance abuse in older adults in recent years. Based on a recent National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) report, substance abuse rates in people aged 50 to 64 and those 65 and older are climbing. Many medical community members have
BORG drinking is a new trend popular among Gen Z college students and young adults. It is a form of binge drinking that involves a homemade cocktail mixed and drank from a gallon jug. This method of drinking straight from a gallon jug means the drinker knows what is in their drink and can consume
Kratom is an herbal supplement traditionally used in parts of Asia. It boosts energy and eases aches and pains. It is derived from a type of evergreen. In low amounts, kratom provides a mildly stimulating effect. In higher doses, it is similar to an opioid. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved
