What are Opioids?
The opioid crisis continues to affect families around the world. As the powerful class of drugs kill about 136 people1Â in the U.S. each day, you may be wondering: what exactly are opioids?
What are Stimulants?
Though the spotlight is often on opioids, stimulants have also disrupted the lives of many people around the world. And when combined, the two types of drugs make for an even deadlier combination—with an increasing number of deaths involving the mixture of stimulants and heroin, among other illicit drugs.
Prescription Drug Misuse
Prescription drug misuse is on the rise in the United States, and its prevalence continues to impact communities around the nation. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), almost 7 million Americans – or 2.7% of the population – abuse prescription drugs. Certain populations, such as youth and older adults, are at particular […]
Adult Alcohol Use
For most people, moderate alcohol use is not considered harmful. However, alcohol consumption in general is associated with a variety of short- and long-term health risks, such as vehicular crashes, violence, sexually risky behaviors, high blood pressure, and various cancers, including breast cancer. The risk of these harms increases as the amount of alcohol consumed […]
