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
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
Fentanyl, a drug that is 50 to 100 times the strength of morphine, has become a fixture in the illicit drug industry. It’s been added to opioids, cocaine, and even psychedelic drugs like Molly. And while there are plenty of people ingesting it accidentally, there are also many users who tried it once and became
More potent marijuana is causing addiction worldwide, according to new research. People are lighting up everywhere from California to Washington DC through medical marijuana programs and recreational use. Canabiss has never been more accessible, and it’s becoming a mainstream addiction. THC levels are also stronger than ever, and it appears that more people than ever
A lawsuit against the US Army alleges the military refuses to give people with substance use disorders honorable discharges. The result is the loss of federal benefits that would help them get treatment for physical and mental health issues. The lawsuit, filed last Thursday, seeks to help people with substance use disorder recover vital benefits
Many people learned new technologies on computers and cell phones during the pandemic. However, Zoom and other video sessions became indispensable for people in recovery, people with mental health disorders, and treatment professionals. Now, researchers want to take things a step further. They are currently working on creating therapeutic digital games and virtual reality simulations
Research analyzed by David Eddie, Phd. and Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, shows that three out of four addicted persons recover. While there is still an epidemic of opioid addiction in the US, people are highly likely to seek treatment or recovery. Some are even able
The opioid epidemic continues to rage, despite the ebb and flow of the COVID-19 pandemic. There were more overdoses last year than ever before. Now, authorities tell people to watch out for a potent and deadly new class of opioids called ‘nitazenes.’ The drugs have been found in syringes collected by addiction research scientists throughout
