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When used properly, prescription opioids can help with short-term pain relief.2 But long-term use and misuse can increase your risk of physical dependence and withdrawal, opioid use disorder (OUD), and possibly fatal overdose.1 Misuse can look like using someone else’s prescription, taking the drug to get high, or using it in a way that was […]

Club drugs are a class of mind-altering substances that got their name from being prevalent in the club and rave scene. A rave is an all-night dance party, typically attended by teenagers and young adults. Drugs are common at these events and used to enhance the overall experience. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) […]

The drug Molly (MDMA, or 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is also known by other names, including ecstasy, XTC, E-tarts, Adam, go, and Scooby snacks. MDMA in the form of Molly is most often taken in pill form. It is classified as a dissociative hallucinogenic although it does have stimulant properties as well. Abuse of Molly The drug […]

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), substances marketed as Spice, K2, or skunk are synthetic cannabinoids that are typically sold as liquids or powders. They can be used in e- cigarettes or rolled up in papers and smoked like cannabis products. Synthetic cannabinoids are chemically similar to the cannabinoids found in cannabis […]

It’s a medication that has been called a miracle, the only medication of its kind to successfully subvert an overdose in progress. Naloxone or Narcan can be administered via injection or as a nasal spray, and it is very easy to use. Though those who need it will generally be unable to give it to […]