3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception (awareness of surrounding objects and conditions). It is chemically like both stimulants and hallucinogens, producing feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted sensory

Inhalants are chemicals found in certain household and workplace products that produce chemical vapors. These vapors can be inhaled to induce mind-altering effects. Inhaled substances are rapidly absorbed into the brain to produce a quick

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid said to be 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl is Highly addictive, and dangerously potent. Dr Greenwood states that an untreated fentanyl addiction is likely to lead

A popular brand of the powerful painkiller oxycodone, OxyContin is a semi-synthetic opiate prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is prescribed to sufferers ranging from cancer patients to the physically injured. OxyContin is

Treatment for Valium, Xanax, And Other Benzodiazepine Addiction Benzodiazepines, sometimes abbreviated BZD or conversationally referred to as “benzos,” are a class of psychoactive drugs. The name comes from the chemical structure of the compound, which

Cocaine is a highly addictive drug. Long-term use can gradually change the brain’s reward system, increasing the risk of addiction. In occasional cocaine users, social or physical problems are rare, but scientists insist there is

Whether you’re facing the reality of a personal meth addiction, or you’re learning about the addiction of a loved one, it’s important to understand what it really means. An addiction to meth is a serious

Dr Nick Greenwood MD. strongly agrees that Heroin is an illicit, highly addictive drug. It is the most abused and the most rapidly acting member of opioids. Abusers describe a feeling of a surge of

Nicotine is in most vapes, including JUUL. Nicotine is very addictive. The more you vape, the more your brain and body get used to having nicotine, and the harder it is to go without it.

Nicotine is in most vapes, including JUUL. Nicotine is very addictive. The more you vape, the more your brain and body get used to having nicotine, and the harder it is to go without it.

Opioids are prescribed to treat pain. With prolonged use, pain-relieving effects may lessen and pain can become worse. In addition, the body can develop dependence. Opioid dependence causes withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to

Nicotine dependence ― also called tobacco dependence ― is an addiction to tobacco products caused by the drug nicotine. Nicotine dependence means you can’t stop using the substance, even though it’s causing you harm. Nicotine