Mississippi’s drug abuse rate is lower than the national average. However, 6.95% of Mississippi residents still report some form of illicit drug use within the last year. Nearly 7 out of every 100 residents are struggling with some form of substance abuse. Marijuana is the most commonly abused substance, but many others are prevalent as … Read more
If you use opiates or have people close to you that do, you might have noticed that the eyes “bug out” and the pupils contract. Why is that? This post explains the phenomenon. First, we would like to explain opiates and their role in addiction before getting into the science. Even though opiates or opioids … Read more
About one-third of people with a physical health condition also suffer from some form of mental issue. This isn’t just some random statistic. Your mental health affects your physical health, and vice versa. The proof is in the pudding… literally. If you consume nothing but chocolate pudding for an entire day, chances are you’d feel … Read more
Put simply, diabetes is a disease in which one’s blood sugar (glucose) levels are elevated beyond the normal range. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is a condition in which one’s pancreas cells are attacked and produce too little insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Type 2 is a condition in … Read more
In 2021, overdose deaths claimed the lives of almost 71,000 Americans. More than 70% of these deaths were related to opioid abuse. Overdose deaths create enormous costs for all Americans. Every year, overdoses deprive countless families of breadwinners, parents, and siblings. For a variety of reasons, prescription painkiller prescriptions proliferated out of control in the … Read more
Opioid use and abuse continue to be a national crisis because of the health risks and potential for overdose. Opioids include both prescription and illicit drugs that are addictive. On top of that, these drugs pose special dangers for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a threat to the fetus … Read more
The opioid epidemic in the U.S. continues, despite the efforts of the medical community, law enforcement, and activists. Furthermore, the use of benzos, known in full as benzodiazepines, is on the rise. This is a bad combination. In 2019, for instance, more than 16% of all opioids overdose deaths also included benzos. Benzodiazepines are a … Read more
Few public health crises have gotten more attention or ensnared so many Americans as much as the opioid epidemic. Beginning in the late 1990s and continuing to today, this epidemic has killed thousands and addicted millions. While this epidemic has unquestionably impacted countless lives, trends have moved in more positive directions of late. Furthermore, a … Read more
Fentanyl and heroin are two very similar and highly addictive drugs. Though these two drugs are frequently confused, there are some distinct differences between them. Understanding the differences between heroin and fentanyl can help you stay safe and get appropriate treatment for an opioid use disorder. A Quick Overview of the Differences Between Fentanyl and … Read more
When a person is acquiring or using drugs, they will often use slang terms to discuss the substance. Using slang terms or street names can allow a user to discuss the drug out in the open without mentioning its actual name. The street names are developed based on the appearance of the drugs, their effects, … Read more