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Cocaine is popular. In 2019, close to 5.5 million people in the U.S. used cocaine. This has impacted Oregon as well. Based on data from 2015-2016, the Substance Abuse and […]

Have you ever wondered how long heroin stays in your body? Well, the answer may very well surprise you. Heroin is a powerful opioid, but it stays in your body […]

Cocaine is often stereotyped as a drug used by celebrities and frequent party-goers. To many, it seems like cocaine is used “out there” but not used close to home. However, […]

Breaking the Cycle of Alcohol Use Disorder The days just seem to run together sometimes. I get up, go to work, and come home with nothing to do but drink. […]

The Top Five Myths About the Effects of Marijuana Marijuana as a recreational substance has been a part of American popular culture for almost as long as mass media has […]

The Short- and Long-Term Side Effects of Drinking Alcohol Alcohol is the most commonly consumed drug in the United States with nearly 55% of Americans having reportedly drunk alcohol in […]

What Is Black Tar Heroin? The Origin and Dangers of Heroin in Black Tar Form When you think of heroin, what is the image that appears in your head? A […]

Heroin Side Effects: Identifying the Signs of Heroin Addiction Heroin overdoses continue to affect countless lives across the United States and have only become more prominent in the last decade. […]

What Are the Stages of Alcoholism? Identifying the Progression of Alcohol Use Disorder In most cases, alcohol addiction is a condition that progresses gradually over time. Little by little, a […]