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Opioids are a class of pain-relieving drugs that work by intermingling with the opioid receptors in your body’s cells. Some, like morphine, are made from the poppy plant, while others, like fentanyl, are synthesized in the laboratory.…

It is common to stereotype a friend, who drinks too much, as an alcoholic. However, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has set clear guidelines to help identify alcoholism. For men, more than fifteen drinks…

To say that it is extremely difficult to have a victim of abuse in the family would be an understatement. Watching a loved one suffer from the trauma of addiction could, alone, take a toll on one’s…

One of the main concerns for any user about stopping is the withdrawal symptoms. Every time the addict tries to stop he or she is faced with the painful and uncomfortable symptoms for the least to say. Medical…

Methamphetamine ("crystal meth" or "speed") is a synthetic (man-made) stimulant. It is not made from a plant or an herb. Instead, it is produced through chemical synthesis by pharmaceutical companies (for certain medical purposes) and illegal labs…

Marijuana is the most widely abused drug among youth today. Marijuana (also known as pot, hash, Mary Jane, and weed) comes from the Cannabis plant. The active ingredient in marijuana and other products from the Cannabis plant,…