Category: Drug Abuse

Prescription drug abuse is a serious health concern that causes an overdose crisis in the United States. There are several determinants such as social, economic, and healthcare-related issues, leading to the increased opioid-associated mortality. Even though the problem of prescription drug abuse is multifaceted and complicated, it is possible to reveal the following key causes:…

“Heroin(e)”: Empathy & Innovation in Drug Abuse Response Lifesaving Naloxone: Compassionate Intervention “Heroin(e)” is a Netflix documentary that follows three women: a fire chief, Jan Rader, a judge, Patricia Keller, and a street missionary, Necia Freeman, and it shows a closer look into the opioid crisis in West Virginia, especially in Huntington, WV, where it…

The Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse: Causes, Risks, and Impact Causes and Consequences Why is the abuse of prescription drugs so widespread? What types of drugs are typically abused? Are consumers aware of the risks of prescription abuse? These are questions that people need answers to. They need to know the main question first, which…

Hidden Consequences: Teen Drug Abuse Impact on Health, Education, & Society Consequences of Teen Drug Abuse Teens all around the world abuse drugs on a daily basis. Most parents and responsible adults ignore the abuse due to the fact that they themselves use it. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat are all places to find examples…