Percocet, commonly known as a “perc,” is a powerful opioid pain medication made from two main ingredients: Oxycodone and acetaminophen. Prescribed by doctors, Percocet helps patients with moderate to severe pain. Although the drug is intended for short-term use, because of its potency, individuals can become addicted. Prescription opioids are very effective medications.
Drug abuse can happen to anyone. No one starts out wanting to be addicted to or abuse drugs, and some consequences come along with the lifestyle. Sometimes, just the knowledge of the consequences of drug abuse can be enough to deter someone from using drugs. While this isn’t always the case, we believe it’s still
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Psychoactive drugs are part of our lives, whether we like it or not. Most drugs exist for a positive purpose — to relieve pain, clear up an infection, and address the effects of illness. Some psychoactive drugs exist in the things we eat or drink, such as caffeine. Other psychoactive drugs lead to devastating problems
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According to a report, about 21 million people in the U.S. aged 12 years and older struggle with substance addiction every year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows expenditure due to lower production in the workplace, legal costs, and criminal justice is up to $600 billion.
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Addiction is a big problem in Chicago. Thousands of people struggle with a substance abuse disorder every year. Treatment options are available in Chicago, but many people delay or refuse to get the help they need despite the negative consequences of their substance abuse.
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With the growing popularity of vaping, people may wonder about the risks of this practice. Many people may be unfamiliar with exactly what vaping is and how it works. Maybe you’ve heard about vaping as a “safe” alternative to smoking. However, it’s critical to question just how “safe” it is and if it is a gateway drug.
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When discussing substance use disorder, substances like alcohol, hallucinogens, and opioids have separate classification descriptions. The use of these substances causes health problems or issues at home, school, or work. In this guide, we’re diving deeper into this definition, as well as how to tell when it’s time to receive substance use disorder treatment. Defining
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People who have conditions like insomnia are often prescribed sleeping pills, medications to assist them in falling or staying asleep. Yet, these medications can be misused, leading to an inadvertent dependency. In some cases, individuals intentionally abuse their prescription medication leading to a dependency or addiction. Individuals need professional support to address, heal, and recover
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Heroin is a chemical variation of pain killer medications. It shares several similarities with other opioid drugs, including morphine. However, where some pain killer medications are derived naturally from the poppy seed (which produces opium), heroin is chemically produced. Due to the added chemicals, it can have more extreme side effects than plant-based drugs.
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A growing number of people are abusing stimulants across the nation – up to five million per year. And these drugs are just as problematic as depressants like heroin or opium. In this light, stimulant abuse is a real problem.
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