At-home drugs testing kits can help provide people with quick results when meth use is suspected. There are several reasons why drug tests are administered. Perhaps top-tier athletes need to be tested due to league policies, or maybe people who have been recently released from prison and are on parole need to prove continual sobriety. Perhaps a school wants to … Read More

In any state with a rise in the suicide rate, the question arises: Why has the rate risen so sharply? And what can the state do about this rise? In Colorado, the statistics from 1999 to 2016 appear grim. During this time, there has been more than a 34-percent increase in suicides. What are some of the factors behind this … Read More

Finding support is a big step in treatment for crack cocaine addiction. Geeking refers to binging on crack cocaine, that is, using it repeatedly and at higher doses until you run out or get too sick to use any more. The very nature of crack cocaine encourages geeking, and it has become a growing problem with the use of crack. … Read More

Using Ambien and alcohol at the same time can lead to an addiction that requires treatment. Lacking quality sleep can be a detriment to good health. In an effort to get some decent rest at night, some people take medication such as Ambien. Other people turn to alcohol to help them calm down and prepare themselves for a restful sleep. … Read More

Codeine is an opioid medication commonly used for treating pain as well as cold symptoms, like a heavy cough. It is classified as a narcotic, although it is milder than other opioids, like oxycodone and heroin. While it is not as potent as many other opioids, it still has the potential to cause dependence or addiction. Signs of Codeine Misuse … Read More

Many people deal with Vicodin addiction each year. Although many who need help do not receive treatment, many others enter rehab to get treatment and recover from this potent and addictive opioid medication. Going to rehab can be scary. You may wonder if you will be able to resist your cravings and how much you will have to share about … Read More

Not only can the climate impact what you wear on any given day, but it may also play a role in how much alcohol you drink. According to recent research, the climate can influence people to drink more alcohol. One study, in particular, has discovered a link between alcohol intake and alcohol misuse with lower temperatures and fewer hours of … Read More

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been the decider since about 1900 of what substances need to be controlled by the government. Controlled substances are divided into five classifications based on their benefits and risks. Schedule I Schedule I drugs have a high risk of harm to people and few, if any, medical benefits. They do not have any … Read More

There is a true danger to the residents of Colorado, and it’s hiding in plain sight. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there were 536 opioid-related overdose deaths in Colorado alone in 2016. Many substance use disorders involving opioids and opiates begin with the misuse of prescription opioids. Though it is true that some people gain access to … Read More