by Keenen Diamond | Aug 31, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Treating opioid addiction requires that treatment staff take into account gender differences when it comes to drug use. Opioid addiction, in particular, affects women different than it affects men. According to the Center for Disease Control, about 18 women die every...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 15, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Crack is a freebase form of cocaine that provides a brief but intense high when smoked. Smoking crack allows the drug to reach the brain very quickly and create a strong surge in dopamine, leading to short-term feelings of euphoria. Crack is less expensive that...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 14, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States. Benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Xanax, are a class of drug often prescribed to treat anxiety. In the short-term, benzodiazepines can be effective in treating mental health concerns, but when abused...
