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Marijuana and prescription drugs: a dangerous combination
Cannabis can have dangerous reactions with hundreds of prescription drugs.
I'm an ex-addict. Why was it easy to get prescription opioids?
I told everyone treating me for kidney stones that I had a history of substance abuse. They still gave me multiple prescriptions for opioid pain relief.
Why synthetic marijuana like K2 or Spice can cause "really bizarre" symptoms
A closer look at the side effects of the compounds that make synthetic marijuana like K2, Spice
The Reward Circuit: How the Brain Responds to Marijuana
Learn about the brain reward system and the biochemical processes that occur during marijuana use. Suggested for use after showing Reward Circuit: How the Br...
20 Things You Didn't Know About ... Marijuana
Pot. Cannabis. Mary Jane. The plant with psychotropic properties has a long pop culture presence — and an even longer record of use.
How the Brain Gets Addicted to Gambling
Addictive drugs and gambling rewire neural circuits in similar ways
What to Do If Your Teen or Young Adult Has a Problem with Drugs
[accordion header="How do I know if my teen or young adult has a substance use disorder?"] Addiction can happen at any age, but it usually starts when a person is young. If your teen continues to use drugs despite harmful consequences, he or she may be addicted.
The horrifying way some drug addicts are now getting their fix
“When you have this kind of addiction . . . people will do just about anything to obtain these drugs, and they usually do,” a DEA official said.
How the War on Drugs Is Hurting Chronic Pain Patients
Despite the claims of some government agencies, research has shown that the overwhelming majority of addictions do not start with a prescription, and most opioid prescriptions do not cause addiction.
Preventing prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse is a rising epidemic that can significantly affect the workplace. Symptoms of prescription drug abuse can be hard to spot. However, if you suspect an employee is abusing or addicted to a prescription medication, contact human resources or your employee assistance program.
Teens: Facts on Drugs and Their Effects
Teens get the latest facts on how drugs affect the brain and body. Find videos, games, blog posts, that explore the effects of drugs on the brain and body.
Top 10 Signs You Need an Intervention for Prescription Drug Abuse
When everyone is using prescription pills, it can be difficult to discern the difference between healthy use and use that crosses the line into addictions.
The Next Gateway Drug: How Prescription Drugs Have Started a New…
Prescription opioids are creating an addiction that leads to abuse or dependency of heroin, a cheaper, widely available option.
Why Doctors May Not Be Prepared to Treat Prescription Drug Addiction
A new report finds that a majority of physicians are concerned about a new prescription drug crisis.
11 Facts About Teens And Drug Use
More than 60 percent of teens said that drugs were sold, used, or kept at their school.
Illicit Drug Use Can Increase Stroke Risk
Excessive alcohol consumption and tobacco use are well-known risk factors for stroke, but neurologists are learning more about illicit drug-related strokes.
Could A Club Drug Be the Secret to Curing PTSD?
The groundbreaking, remarkably effective, and more-than-a-little-trippy new treatment for severe trauma.
Are Older Americans at Risk for Alcohol or Drug Addiction?
Rates of alcoholism and painkiller addiction are growing among older adults, and the negative effects can be worse in later life. Are you at risk?
