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STATISTICS & TRENDS

Protect Your Loved Ones from Opioid Overdose

The news of the opioid crisis may not be dominating the headlines these days. But the problem has not gone away.  It has not lessened. It is getting worse.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Key Factors of Preventing Relapse Recommended by the World Health Organization

This article explores the crucial role of life skills training in preventing relapse among individuals recovering from substance abuse. Drawing on recommendations from international bodies like the World Health Organization, the United Nations Office on...

NEWSROOM

An Expert’s Recognition: A Drug-Free Treatment Approach That Works

Substance abuse is often addressed at a surface-level care or in short-term outcomes or even drug-substitution however Narconon prioritizes real-world readiness through not only drug detoxification but by addressing key life skills in the individual so...

STATISTICS & TRENDS

If Substance Abuse Were Eliminated, What American Problems Would Disappear?

Substance abuse imposes severe physical, mental, and social burdens on Americans, contributing to preventable health issues, social problems, and significant financial costs. This article highlights the reduction in injuries, illnesses, and deaths and...

NEWSROOM

Narconon Staff Member Turning Personal Experience into Purposeful Advocacy

The Deputy Executive Director of Narconon Yunlin, Shen Ji Chen (Jimmy) was recently honored for his dedication and service to the community after opening a drug rehabilitation center (Narconon Yunlin). The honor was awarded to 100 Yunlin citizens and was...

DRUG INFORMATION

An Update on Dextromethorphan, the Addictive Cough Medicine Ingredient

Dextromethorphan, found in many cough medicines, is abused far too often by teens eager to experience its psychoactive effects. Despite being legal in every state, it poses serious risks such as delusions, hallucinations, violence, addiction, and death....

DRUG INFORMATION

Xanax, One of America’s Most Addictive Drugs

Despite being an approved medication intended to treat panic disorders and anxiety, Xanax is also a mind-altering drug that has the potential to cause unwanted—even dangerous—side effects, addiction included. Some research shows Xanax is one of the...

DRUG INFORMATION

Alcohol and Drugs: Their Damaging Effects on Your Brain

The article reveals the detrimental effects of commonly abused substances on the human brain, ranging from alcohol and benzodiazepines to cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and opioids.

DRUG INFORMATION

Why We Should Be Concerned About Increasing LSD Use

Hallucinogens are making a comeback, with LSD being one of the most frequently sought hallucinogens, especially among millennials. It’s essential to understand what LSD is, why it should be avoided, and what to do for someone who is using it.

DRUG INFORMATION

The American Curse That Is Xylazine Worsens

The article explores the rise of xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer now contaminating the American drug supply, especially supplies of heroin and fentanyl. This potent drug poses severe health risks as it causes deep, rotting wounds among users. Its presence...

DRUG REHABILITATION

Stress Takes the Lead as a Primary Reason Why Young People Turn to Drugs and Alcohol

For years, peer pressure was recognized as the most common factor that precipitated youth drug use, particularly first-time drug use. However, a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cited stress as now eclipsing...

DRUG INFORMATION

Codeine: Addictive and Potentially Dangerous

What began as a seemingly innocent cough medicine is now increasingly known for its mind-altering and addictive properties. People should understand what codeine is, and they should also know that the Food and Drug Administration changed how it monitors...

DRUG INFORMATION

Youth Drug Use Not Increasing, But Far More Dangerous and Deadly

Despite a decline in overall drug use among teenagers, fatal drug overdoses among teens have spiked. Why has this happened? Drug trafficking organizations first discovered how easy it was to manufacture illicit fentanyl and then learned to press it into...

ADDICTION

Synthetic Drugs Increasingly a Problem for Young Americans

This article defines what synthetic drugs are, focusing on synthetic cathinones, synthetic cannabinoids, and synthetic opioids. The article also presents evidence showing how these substances have become increasingly popular in the 21st century, especially...

DRUG INFORMATION

What Is the Scope of Club Drug Experimentation Today?

Club drugs refer to a category of drugs often associated with nightclubs, dance parties, music festivals, and raves. The drugs became prominent in the 1990s, and the use of such substances is still quite common. Some studies report an increase in interest...

DRUG INFORMATION

Meth Addiction Now a Leading Cause of Drug-Related Death

Methamphetamine addiction has been a problem plaguing Americans for decades. However, it has only been in recent years that meth overdose deaths began to outstrip usual figures by alarming proportions. The spike in meth-related deaths has coincided with...

DRUG INFORMATION

Statistics on Heroin Addiction, One of America’s Longest-Lasting Addiction Nightmares

This article defines what heroin is, lists the many side effects users experience, and shows the trajectory of heroin addiction over time. Heroin is one of the longest-lasting drug problems in the country, and it is still a serious issue today.

DRUG INFORMATION

Cocaine Experimentation Now More Lethal Than Ever

Cocaine experimentation and addiction have been a problem in the U.S. for several decades. The drug received a significant amount of media attention in the mid and late 20th century, but it has since been relegated to the background with the onset of the...

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Law Fails to Save Lives

The article examines the aftermath of Oregon’s Measure 110, which decriminalized personal quantities of drugs with the aim of redirecting funds toward addiction recovery services. There are many signs the law has failed to meet its objectives, with few...

STATISTICS & TRENDS

CDC Reports U.S. Overdoses Reach New High

The CDC recently published its most current provisional data regarding total U.S. drug overdoses for the 12 months between May 2022 and April 2023. According to the new data, 112,024 people across the U.S. died from drug overdoses in that period, compared...