Confronting the Fentanyl Crisis: A Closer Look at Overdoses Among College Students
The alarming rise in drug overdoses, particularly those involving fentanyl, looms large over college campuses across the United States. This crisis, fueled by the proliferation of a substance up to 50 times more potent than heroin, demands immediate attention and action from all segments of society. As reports from reputable sources like NPR and KPBS […]
Addiction Replacement: The Disease of Substitution
The disease of substitution is a condition in which an individual substitutes one addiction for another. For instance, someone addicted to alcohol or prescription opioids may begin using benzodiazepines instead to achieve the desired effects. Although they are different, both substances are effective for self-medicating or numbing unwanted feelings. Replacing an addiction for another can […]
