Kratom Abuse and Addiction - A Rising Legal Issue Kratom, better known as Mitragyna, is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cultural practices. However, in recent years it has gained popularity in the Western world as an alternative to opioid withdrawal management and
Gambling addiction can have severe consequences for many aspects of a person's life, including financial, emotional, and social well-being. The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, the nonprofit tasked with overseeing Florida's efforts to prevent addictive gambling, is facing significant challenges in meeting the surge in demand following the proliferation of sports betting apps, according to
Last week, grammy-nominated artist Jason DeFord, known as Jelly Roll, passionately urged lawmakers to support crucial anti-fentanyl legislation. Drawing from his tumultuous history with substance abuse, he emphasized the urgent need to save lives amidst the fentanyl epidemic. In a compelling testimony delivered before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, DeFord shed
In the news recently, a biomedical company announced that researchers are nearing human trials for vaccines to prevent fentanyl and heroin overdoses. Researchers say the vaccines could offer a lifeline to those struggling with opioid addiction or at risk of accidental overdose. However, before approval, it’s important to note that the development of a vaccine
In 2021, mother-of-four Krystal Talavera was found face down in her kitchen. It was Father's Day when she collapsed beside her one-year-old son and an open bag of 'Space Dust,' a product made from Kratom. What are Space Dust and Kratom? Space Dust is a synthetic drug created from Kratom. It is sold at various
Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer found in opioids and other drugs, has become a hazard across the US even after being a mainstay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for years. Known as “tranq dope” on the streets, there are thousands of addicted persons in the state that are coping with the effects of long-term use and addiction. Xylazine
Young people have been overdosing on fentanyl-tainted drugs much more frequently since the onset of the pandemic. In 2021 alone, 1500 young people under the age of 20 died from drug overdoses, with all those deaths involving fentanyl. Many of these youths wanted to buy drugs they believed to be far less potent, such as
The National Problem Gambling Clinic in England warns people about a disturbing trend surrounding the relatively new drug aripiprazole, which is increasing compulsive behaviors in some people. As a result, some patients have lost vast sums of money and had relationships fall apart due to compulsive gambling, a known but purportedly rare drug side effect.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of using methamphetamine than the general population. Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive stimulant drug that can lead to physical and psychological dependence. Some people say that meth use is ubiquitous in the community. Why is this, and what resources are available for people
People who drink regularly also tend to have other behavioral issues. Scientists have found genetics related to regular drinking and other addictive behaviors. They found that people who drink are more likely to have addictions to social media, internet use, gaming, exercise, gambling, hair pulling, or eating. They believe that people who share these issues
