Meth addiction affects individuals, families, and entire communities. Stimulants like meth are highly addictive and difficult to quit, ravaging the mind, body, and soul, in…
Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that’s gained widespread attention in recent years. While many use it for its stimulant and pain-relieving properties,…
Cocaine use can lead to severe long-term effects on your mental and physical health. Major damage can happen to your heart, brain, and even nose…
Since recreational marijuana has been legalized in many states, marijuana edibles have become all the rage. These edibles are widely regarded as harmless and even…
PCP (phencyclidine) is still a highly addictive and dangerous drug that is associated with unpredictable behavior and life-threatening side effects. It was initially developed as…
The opioid epidemic has harmed countless individuals and their loved ones across the country in recent years. Despite substantial efforts toward reducing opioid misuse, the…
A substance abuse disorder occurs when an individual develops alcohol or drug dependency that harms their life. Often, this individual can’t or doesn’t want to…
Have you noticed your young adult or adolescent behaving differently recently, with no obvious explanation? Perhaps they always seem to be tired, hostile, or depressed?…
The NC opioid epidemic has claimed thousands of lives. Between 1999 and 2016, 12,000 residents of North Carolina died of opioid overdoses. Opioid addiction has…
When an overdose occurs from overuse of an opioid, the brain starts to shut down, breathing slows, and the heart rate falls. As this is…
