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Is the Opioid Epidemic Getting Worse?

The opioid crisis, also called the opioid epidemic, became formally recognized as a public health emergency in 2010. The number of deaths...

What is alcohol poisoning? Alcohol poisoning can be deadly. It occurs when a person drinks more alcohol in a short period of time than the...

Approximately 88,000 people die every year in the U.S. due to alcohol-related causes, many of which are traffic fatalities. According to...

What is an addict? The Latin origin of the word addict is chillingly appropriate – “to sell out, betray, become enslaved by.” Addiction...

Amphetamines are central nervous system stimulants, commonly called “uppers”, that interfere with normal brain function. They may be...

What is Adderall? The active ingredients in Adderall are amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which stimulate and speed up the body. The...

Fentanyl is an opioid, often prescribed by doctors to control serious chronic pain. Because fentanyl can have severe, even...

What causes alcohol shakes? Uncontrollable shaking, usually in the hands, is a common sign of alcohol withdrawal. The shakes, also called...

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