Sometimes referred to as the hidden risk of addiction, suicide is all too often tied to the use of drugs and alcohol. According to a report released by the Center for Disease Control, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. Substance abuse increases the likelihood of self-harm and suicide, and it…
Cocaine is a highly addictive and illegal drug. It is sold in the form of a fine, white, crystalline powder. On the street, it goes by many slang terms, including blow, coke, rock, snow, and toot. A stimulant, cocaine directly affects the brain. It grew increasingly popular during the 1980s and 1990s, but it has…
Inhalants are a type of drugs that are sniffed, huffed, or inhaled. They include chemicals found in common household cleaning and freshening products, like aerosol sprays, cleaning sprays, glue, paint and paint thinner, nail polish remover, and lighter fuel. Most teens have little to no knowledge of inhalants. So when they’re asked to “sniff” a…
When a person suffers from addiction, it can hard – sometimes impossible – for them to realize that they have a problem. It can take the help of a close friend or family member to aid them in realizing the need for change. But sometimes it’s just as hard for close friends and family to…