People don’t really smoke embalming fluid, do they? While this may sound like nothing more than an urban myth or a fake TikTok challenge, the truth is that some people actually do add embalming fluid to marijuana. As we discuss in today’s post, this is a bad idea for many reasons. Understanding What Embalming Fluid…
Drastic changes in mood, attitude, and energy are three common signs that someone has begun to abuse alcohol or another drug. When someone abuses or becomes addicted to certain drugs that make you angry, the changes to their personality and behaviors can also include increased anger, aggressiveness, or even violence. Angry Outbursts: Is My Loved…
Opioid abuse has fueled a national epidemic of overdose deaths in the United States. Reversing this devastating trend requires a multi-faceted effort that includes awareness campaigns, overdose prevention education, and expanded access to Narcan and similar medications. What is Narcan? Narcan is the brand name of a nasal spray that contains 4 mg of naloxone…
Barbiturates aren’t as common as they were a few decades ago – but hundreds of thousands of Americans use these drugs every year. The misuse of these powerful substances can be incredibly dangerous, with potential outcomes including addiction, barbiturate overdose, and death. What are Barbiturates? Barbiturates are a category of drugs that are also sometimes…
Prescription muscle relaxers can be sources of great relief for people who have been affected by a variety of conditions. But before you take a muscle relaxer or any other prescription medication, you need to understand both their benefits and their potential risks. For example, are muscle relaxers addictive? And, if so, how can you…
Polysubstance abuse is a dangerous behavior that involves the intentional misuse of two or more drugs at the same time. There’s no such thing as safe polysubstance abuse, but some drug combinations – such as mixing benzos with alcohol – can be especially hazardous. What are the Dangers of Mixing Benzos With Alcohol? Before we…
With the exception of alcohol and (in some states) marijuana, recreational substance abuse typically involves either illegal drugs or illicitly diverted prescription medications. The underground nature of this behavior has led to the development of myriad slang terms for street drugs. For example, discussions about study buddies or disco biscuits may be less likely to…
If you were to ask a group of people to name the first addictive substance they can think of, the odds of someone mentioning Benadryl are fairly slim. Is that because there’s no such thing as Benadryl addiction, or because most people don’t realize that Benadryl is addictive? What is Benadryl? Benadryl is an over-the-counter…
Over the past 20 years, the popularity of kratom has increased considerably in the United States. But many people who use it aren’t aware of the damage it can cause. This lack of information includes not knowing if they can become addicted to this substance and failing to understand what could happen to them during…
Could one of the most widely prescribed ADHD medications increase a person’s risk for harmful psychological side effects? In today’s post, we investigate an important question about a popular prescription drug: Does Adderall cause depression or other mental health challenges? History of Adderall The medication that we know as Adderall has been authorized for use…