Category: Substance Abuse

Is Tramadol Addictive?

With the opioid epidemic regularly making headlines, and concern over both the risk of addiction from pain management medication and the worries about under-medicating pain, there are many people looking for newer, safer, and more effective pain medications. Tramadol is one of those medications that’s often touted as a solution for the opioid epidemic. A […]

How Long Does Codeine Stay In Your System?

Codeine is an incredibly common medication, especially cough and cold medication, since it can help you rest comfortably while recovering. Just because a drug is common, that doesn’t mean it’s safe for all users or that there aren’t known risks. Honestly, almost every drug used today will cause problems, sometimes severe problems, for at least [...]

What Is Speed And What You Need To Know About It

  If you’ve heard someone talking about speed, it’s understandable to feel confused and concerned. After all, the word speed does not come up very often in casual conversation, at least not for most people.  It's good that you're looking to see what speed is because the truth is that speed is a street name [...]

Does Weed Kill Brain Cells?

It isn’t known whether weed, cannabis, or marijuana kills brain cells. And current research has produced conflicting results. Most studies consider the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on the brain. THC is the psychoactive compound in weed that causes the “high” feeling. It’s just one of over 100 cannabinoids found in marijuana. In some cases, marijuana [...]