When considering the rise in opioid-related deaths, it’s not surprising to see renewed interest in medication supported recovery for opioid addiction treatment. Evidence continues to demonstrate that recovery efforts that utilize medication supported recovery have shown positive results. One such medication is buprenorphine, which is prescribed for individuals in recovery for an opioid use disorder. […]

For a long time, marijuana has been considered by many to be a harmless substance. In more recent years, people are beginning to realize that today’s marijuana is significantly more potent than the product of decades ago. The main psychoactive compound in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is currently found at concentrations five times the potency of […]

Drugs are chemically or naturally derived substances that affect our physical and mental states. While many drugs are used to treat many medical conditions, other drugs are sought out for their psychoactive effects. The drugs most often used for recreational purposes fall into four main classifications. These substances feature a wide range of effects, which […]

Health officials and parents have become increasingly worried as teens and young adults have taken up vaping. While these electronic devices were initially embraced as a smokeless alternative for individuals wishing to stop smoking cigarettes, they have since become popular with young people as an entryway into substance use. At first, vaping appeared to be […]

Ecstasy, also known as MDMA or Molly, is a synthetic recreational drug that has both psychedelic and stimulant properties. Ecstasy is particularly popular among teens and young adults who seek to amplify their sensory experience at music events or parties. There are several risks involved with ecstasy use. Since it’s created in clandestine labs, there […]

Hallucinogens, sometimes referred to as psychedelics, are a group of substances that cause a profound alteration in a person’s perception of reality. In most cases, these types of substances are used for recreational use, with a desire to experience a heightened sense of awareness, an out-of-body experience or enhanced sensory perceptions. Most people might first […]