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Opioids are a class of drugs that depress the central nervous system and affect pain…

Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States. According to the National…

Cocaine is a potent stimulant drug that is used medicinally as an anesthetic in the…

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient in marijuana or cannabis. It causes mind-altering effects like…

Meth (Desoxyn) is a potent stimulant drug that is used medicinally to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity…

Marijuana is the most commonly abused substance in the United States aside from alcohol. According…

Gabapentin is a prescription medication that is provided under the brand name Neurontin. Medical professionals…

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects millions of Americans each year. According…

Prozac (fluoxetine) belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It…

Kratom is a tropical tree that is native to Southeast Asia.[1] In the United States,…