Many Americans struggle with addiction to meth, short for methamphetamine, a powerful and addictive drug. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported that approximately 964,000 people age 12 and older have meth use disorder, which represents an increase from the years prior. In one year the number of people with the disorder rose 280,000, which…
As the most populous city in Texas, Houston is a magnet for drug traffickers. Heroin is one of many drugs that have ravaged the lives of many people in the area. Heroin overdoses have spiked from 107 deaths to 530 deaths in Texas. The drug overdose rate from all drugs has nearly tripled. The heroin…
If you’re the son or daughter of a drug addict, you might worry if alcoholism is genetic. While some people think that this is a ridiculous fear, it’s actually well-founded. With that said, there’s more to worry about than genes alone. Is Alcoholism Genetic? The short answer to, “Is alcoholism genetic?” is yes. Children get…