Alcohol and marijuana: highest rate of drug abuse Alcohol and marijuana have the highest rate of abuse among all drugs. In the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported: 14.5 million Americans aged 12 … [Read more...] about10 Most Commonly Abused Drugs in The U.S. [Infographic]
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Warning: May Cause Addiction, Clinical Monitoring Required
The warning message you see in this image about Buprenorphine or bupe for short is a part of the clinical advisory for this prescription drug used to treat heroin and opiate addictions. The very nature of this treatment is becoming the topic of discussion because the question still remains almost 12 … [Read more...] aboutWarning: May Cause Addiction, Clinical Monitoring Required
Suboxone: The Controversial Treatment For Opioid Addiction
Have people who are overcoming heroin or opioid addiction been “buped” by the drug industry? Buprenorphine, or “bupe" for short, is the drug commonly used to treat heroin abuse. Similar to the way heroin reacts to the brain, buprenorphine attaches to the brain’s opioid receptors, but it does not … [Read more...] aboutSuboxone: The Controversial Treatment For Opioid Addiction
