Tag : Drug Abuse

Meth and cocaine have been making a comeback, and in a big way here in Georgia. Did you know there has been a 250% rise in meth and cocaine-related deaths nationwide in the past several years? And Georgia has seen yearly meth-related deaths triple from 2010 to 2018. Even 20% of fatal police shootings in

An overdose can be a sign that it is time to evaluate your drug use and begin to take action. An overdose is not something to hide or bury under continued substance use. Your life may depend on connecting with other people who want to support your wellness. If you have overdosed on a prescription

If you use drugs, distribute drugs, or associate with others who do these things, you may find yourself facing serious legal trouble. Ending substance use disorder means ending potential consequences like fines, jail time, lost licenses, and lost child custody. Drug Use and Your Criminal Record If you are convicted of a drug-related crime,

Percocet is a powerful painkiller made with acetaminophen and oxycodone. Most people know acetaminophen by the brand name Tylenol, while oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid made from a derivation of opium. Considered stronger and more addictive than hydrocodone-based painkillers, Percocet is usually reserved for more severe instances of pain. Some people who use Percocet for

Probably no situation makes a parent feel more helpless than watching their child slowly destroy themself. The problem of drug addiction among teenagers and even younger children has been a major concern for over half a century, and despite repeated attempts to educate children on the dangers of drugs, close to half of U.S. youth

Clonazepam is a commonly prescribed medication. When used as prescribed, it can help treat symptoms of the following: Anxiety Panic disorders Epilepsy Seizures Clonazepam works by affecting the brain and central nervous system. This means that when it is misused, it can also damage these parts of the body. Clonazepam can relax mind and muscles,

Cocaine use often starts at parties. It begins as a recreational habit that helps individuals drink longer, dance longer or feel more comfortable around other people. For others, cocaine use is a way to stay awake to get work done or be more creative. However, cocaine use has many negative downfalls such as health problems

Opiate addiction affects users differently, but one of the most troubling problems is the way it damages memory, especially short-term memory. You may struggle to process information if you abuse opiates, but you can recover if you seek professional help to get and stay clean. How Opiate Abuse Affects Memory The reason scores of people

When you begin taking a new drug, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects. Unfortunately, many medications can cause side effects. Percocet, a narcotic painkiller, is no different and can cause a particularly daunting list of problems. Using this drug can change eating habits and appetite, which may cause ongoing issues

Sometimes street names of drugs sound so benign that you wouldn’t have any reason to believe that a person is talking about a drug. Names for benzos — or benzodiazepines — are the same way. Street names are used for a variety of reasons, mostly because drug users and dealers don’t want to refer directly