In recent years, amid the opioid crisis, the dangers of barbiturates, a class of drugs once commonly prescribed for anxiety, sleep disorders, and seizure control,…
The Gem State is no stranger to substance abuse issues, including the use of cocaine. In Boise alone, many people struggle with this addictive and…
Life in Idaho may seem idyllic, but substance abuse is a problem in the state, like in many other parts of the country. Among the…
Cocaine affects the motivation and reward circuitry in the brain, flooding it with high levels of dopamine. With regular use, people become dependent upon cocaine…
The United States has been in the grips of the opioid epidemic since the 1990s when there was a drastic increase in the number of…
Opioid addiction, or opioid use disorder (OUD), is a chronic medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of opioids despite adverse consequences. Opioids include prescription…
There is a common misconception that prescription medications, including painkillers, are entirely safe because they come from a doctor. However, the reality is that these…
Over one-fourth of all traffic deaths in Idaho are due to drunk driving. Apart from not drinking before or while driving, you must also pay…
What is psychosis? It is one of the most severe side effects and results of heavy drug usage. Because illicit recreational drug use is widespread…
