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LGBTQIA+ and Substance Abuse: The Numbers

​Because of homophobia, rejection from families, a history of trauma, and other such matters, LGBTQIA+ people are more prone to use drugs and alcohol and…

What is the Difference Between Substance Misuse and Abuse?

The use of any substance - alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, etc. - is inherently dangerous. These drugs always carry the risk of addiction, dependency, or substance…

The Dangers of Mixing Gabapentin and Alcohol

​Any new prescription drug comes with potential risks and potential side effects. Gabapentin, also a prescription medication for epilepsy and other neurological issues, is no…

What is Wet Brain?

For heavy alcohol drinkers, long-term alcohol use and binge drinking can lead to lasting impairments and effects on brain function related to poor nutrition. People…

What is Kratom?

Kratom is an herb that comes from the tropical tree, Mitragyna speciosa, native to Southeast Asian regions such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New…

Understanding Gabapentin

According to GoodRx, in May 2017, Gabapentin was the fifth-most prescribed drug in the nation. As of August 2020, Gabapentin made the same list at…