Dangers of Multiple Drug Addiction
Gateway drugs are substances that puts the user at risk for addiction and increase the chance that he or she will begin taking additional drugs. One of the most popular substances commonly regarded as a gateway drug is marijuana. Marijuana abuse is dangerous in its own right and can lead to permanent physical and psychological damage, but it is perhaps most dangerous in that it removes fear and inhibition surrounding illicit and recreational drug use. Gateway drugs may also lead to multiple...
Read MoreWho Can Help Me Find an Addiction Center?
When you are in an addiction crisis, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Internet searches for addiction treatment are confusing and often misleading. This is why we offer a free addiction helpline. When you call us, you will speak directly with an experienced admissions counselor who can help match you to the best treatment available. Because we work with a diverse group of treatment centers, we are able to offer you placement assistance among some of the best licensed and...
Read MoreAlcoholism Drug Addiction Statistics
Drug abuse and alcoholism are major problems in this country. The abuse of drugs and alcohol can have severe consequences, including a negative impact on your health. To understand how serious addiction is, it is important for you to learn some of the facts and statistics surrounding drug and alcohol addictions in the United States. Important Drug Addiction Statistics The statistics outlined below will help you recognize just how serious drug addiction and alcoholism are. These conditions tend...
Read MoreHeroin Drug Addiction
Heroin is one of the most dangerous illicit drugs available due to its high potency. It is an opiate, which makes it highly addictive, and according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, use is increasing in the country. There were 153,000 heroin addicts in 2007, and by 2008 there were 213,000. These numbers have continued to rise since this survey. With heroin use so prevalent, there’s a strong likelihood that you will encounter someone coping with heroin or an opiate addiction;...
Read MoreMyths and Facts About Cocaine Drug Addiction
Cocaine is a drug that’s highly abused. Addicts who take it most often do so by injecting, snorting or smoking it. These methods are all equally dangerous, although different addicts will experience different effects of the drug. Many will experience a euphoric high and this is what continues the cycle of addiction. One in four cocaine addicts continue to use the drug because they wish to experience the sensation again, even if they’re no longer able to experience it through drug...
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