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While Colorado celebrates the first reduction in drug overdose deaths since 2012, the state recognizes that most drug poisoning deaths are actually increasing. In 2018, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 974 deaths from drug overdoses, a decrease from 1,012 in 2017. Prescription opioids specifically declined from 373 deaths in 2017 to 349 in 2018. Officials are cautiously… Continue reading Prescription Opioid Overdoses Decline in Colorado While Meth Addiction Remains a Significant Threat

Track marks are linear scars that occur because of intravenous drug use. Learning what track marks look like can be the first step in getting professional help for a loved one. Intravenous drug use carries specific risks, like being more likely to contract certain infectious diseases. One of the tell-tale signs of intravenous drug use… Continue reading Track Marks

Substance abuse may be too many drinks at happy hour on a regular basis or getting high with friends at a party. For others, it’s bingeing on cocaine at home after work. Abusing drugs or alcohol is something the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids notes 23.1 million people are all too familiar with. But where does one cross… Continue reading 12 Health Concerns of Drug Abuse and Addiction

Cocaine is an illegal substance that is extremely addictive. It is a powerful stimulant that is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance and has medicinal use as a local anesthetic; however, it is not intended to be taken by the general public, and possession is illegal. There is very little chemical difference between cocaine and crack. In fact, crack… Continue reading Crack vs. Cocaine

Synthetic cathinones, otherwise known as “bath salts,” are a type of substance that produces many effects and symptoms when it is ingested, smoked, or inhaled as a drug. Bath salts have strong effects compared to many other drugs and can be very addictive. Although the substance in synthetic bath salts is chemically related to cathinone, a substance from the… Continue reading Bath Salt Addiction in Colorado: What You Should Know

Article at a Glance: Adderall is prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It works by increasing dopamine production in the brain and stimulating the nervous system, boosting focus and attention. The length of time Adderall lasts in someone’s system depends on a number of factors, but it can stay in your system for days. Because… Continue reading How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?

Adderall (amphetamine) is a stimulant drug often prescribed for children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can also be used for some seizure disorders and narcolepsy. While Adderall is not typically addictive when taken as prescribed, it is often misused (See: Adderall Addiction) when it’s taken at higher amounts than prescribed or by… Continue reading Adderall Overdose

Adderall Addiction A stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, Adderall is widely taken by both children and adults. Some may use Adderall to get high, which can lead to addiction and other dangerous side effects. Alcohol Addiction Alcohol is a common presence in American culture, making it one of the most widely… Continue reading Drug & Alcohol Addiction

People often wonder what amphetamines are, their effects, and whether amphetamine addiction is possible. Amphetamines are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that vary in legality. For example, some amphetamines are used as medical treatments while others are manufactured, distributed and used illicitly. Regardless of classification, these substances can be addictive whether prescribed or used recreationally.… Continue reading Amphetamine Addiction & Abuse in Colorado