methamphetamine and depression withdrawal

Why is Drug Abuse so Common in the United States?

Despite advances in medicine, treatment, and anti-drug campaigns, drug abuse is on the rise in the United States. According to a study conducted by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS), 11.7% of the U.S. population actively ingested drugs in 2018. While a rate of 11.7% may seem low, it represents around 32 million…

opioids and cocaine

Oxycodone vs. Hydrocodone

The opioid epidemic has ravaged our country for the past three decades. Prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone are often an unintended gateway to addiction. Tens of thousands of individuals die every year from opioid-related deaths. Due to the introduction of powerful synthetic opiates like fentanyl, the overdose rate has spiked dramatically in recent years….