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Reports now show that while the opioid epidemic has been garnering everyone’s attention over the last few years, methamphetamine use has been silently skyrocketing across the nation.

Substance abuse has caused many overdoses at music festivals. Learn more about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and why we should stop singing their praises.

The medications Vivitrol and Suboxone are similarly efficient forms of addiction treatment. Learn about their effects and the key differences between them.

21-year-old rapper Lil Peep allegedly died of an overdose involving Xanax, igniting a conversation about the misuse of prescription drugs.

Because it is easier to hide, research shows that vaping increases the risk that an individual will experiment with drugs, especially if they are young.

91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Naloxone can help. Learn more about this life saving medicine in this short video.

Chester Bennington’s suicide has many people talking about addiction and mental health. Learn about the singer’s life and how he and his music inspired others.

Drug deals do not just happen in dark alleys. Learn how mobile apps like Venmo are unintentionally enabling drug purchases.

When the American Health Care Act (AHCA) was first proposed, it was met with resistance from both Republicans and Democrats, particularly when it came to how the bill would affect the current opioid crisis sweeping the nation. In an effort to increase support for the bill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently added $45 billion to the healthcare bill.

Social media is supposed to connect us to the world, but for some people, particularly those in recovery, social media can be dangerous.

According to the American Psychological Association, minority stress is behind it. While times have changed, members of the LGBTQ community are still the minority and face incredible amounts of discrimination and prejudice that can trigger stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders.

During the last month, several legislations have been proposed that could greatly affect the opioid epidemic and drug addiction in general.