In 2018, legislators passed the Farm Bill which legalized hemp and allowed the sale of certain hemp-derived products, including delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid that produces a mild high. Is delta-8 legal? It depends. While other marijuana-derived products, like delta-9, remain a Schedule...
During the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed a “war” on illegal drugs claiming drug trafficking constituted a national security threat. Since then, the War on Drugs has contributed to a systemically unequal prison system and mass incarcerations in the US. Reagan’s War...
Understanding Rx Drug Addiction Among Retirees Prescription drug addiction is more common among US seniors than you may think. Over a million adults aged 65 or older currently have a substance use disorder, and studies have shown that up to 1 in...
When looking at what is the best treatment for dual diagnosis, it’s important to note dual diagnosis of substance abuse can be quite challenging to treat. However, recovery is possible with the right diagnosis and treatment programs. An integrative approach that uses...
It is not uncommon for someone who is struggling with substance abuse and dependence to also have a mental health issue. More than half of individuals with drug or alcohol addiction have a co-occurring mental health disorder as well, which is referred...
Understanding Benzo Addiction: Causes and Symptoms Benzodiazepines are prescription medications that can be prescribed for a variety of reasons. It’s a sedative often used to treat anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, restless leg syndrome, sleep disorders like insomnia, and seizures, and it’s also...
Being “high” means the person is intoxicated with drugs. Suspecting a friend, family member or loved one is doing drugs, can be vastly upsetting. In many cases, the person on drugs will eventually recover without any danger, however sometimes they may overindulge...
Paxlovid has been used to treat COVID-19 since December of 2021 and has helped keep many high-risk patients out of the hospital. Often doctors and pharmacists will warn patients about mixing their medication with alcohol. Paxlovid is one medication that can have...
Marijuana use has rapidly risen in the past decade with it becoming more socially acceptable and legalized in various states. Delta-9 THC is the most well-known and well-studied form of THC. It is also the most potent, giving users an intense high...
Cannabis plants contain dozens of different cannabinoids, all with varying effects on the body. Common cannabinoids include cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Forms of THC include Delta-8 and Delta-9, which have similar chemical structures but different effects and legal standings. Here we...
