Drugs & Drug Abuse

Drug abuse always carries the risk of serious side effects, including overdose. Understand the causes and symptoms behind an overdose.

Since the pandemic began, marijuana use has increased. We discuss why this is happening and the risks of smoking this drug when it comes to COVID-19.

Meth is an extremely addictive and dangerous drug. Learn more about the devastating effects it has on the mind and body.

By the end of this year, 40 states will have legalized some form of marijuana consumption. But what does this mean? Is marijuana safe?

Recognizing the signs of benzodiazepine addiction is not always easy. These are some red flags to look out for.

Prescription drug misuse is more common than you think. Learn which prescriptions are abused most and their dangerous side effects.

While the opioid epidemic has garnered America's attention, the abuse of benzodiazepines has skyrocketed. In this short video, John Hamilton talks about the likelihood of it becoming the next opioid crisis.

Benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed medications that promote short-term anxiety relief but cause long-term harm and even death when abused.

Over 50 million prescriptions for benzodiazepines are written yearly in the United States. Although intended to treat anxiety and depression, benzodiazepines are commonly abused alongside alcohol and other illicit drugs.

Many underestimate the dangers of benzodiazepines such as Xanax. Learn how these prescription drugs contribute to addiction and the rising number of overdoses.

Reports now show that while the opioid epidemic has been garnering everyone’s attention over the last few years, methamphetamine use has been silently skyrocketing across the nation.

The opioid epidemic has impacted over 2.5 million users and their families. Learn about two generations that have been particularly hard-hit: Baby Boomers and Millennials.