“MDMA” is an abbreviation of the 12-syllable scientific name for a drug often called Molly or Ecstasy. It was originally synthesized for medical applications in managing certain mental health conditions. Since its development in 1912, it’s been discontinued for any medical use but continues to be a desirable party drug. MDMA abuse is especially prevalent […]
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Benzodiazepines (benzos) are medications produced by pharmaceutical companies and approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When misused, taken without a prescription, or used outside of proper guidelines and supervision, they can become dangerously addictive illicit drugs, often sold on the street. Because benzos are tranquilizers, they come with a significant risk
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Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that affects hundreds of thousands of people a year who become dependent on this potent stimulant. Whether snorted in powder form or smoked in crack form, cocaine can affect mental and physical health. The effects of cocaine on the nose are wide-reaching and can harm people’s lives, even after
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Tianeptine was first synthesized in the 1960s and introduced for medical use in France in the 1980s. Since then, various regions—including Europe, South America, and Asia—have introduced it as a medication. However, the United States has never cleared it for use because of its side effects and risk of addiction. But like many other psychotropic
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Inhalant abuse affects millions of Americans every year, including children and adolescents. The widespread accessibility of inhalants—from glues and whippet canisters to cleaning fluids—poses a significant challenge, mainly because these substances aren’t regulated. This combination makes inhalant abuse a deeply concerning issue. If you or someone you care about is using inhalants, look into substance
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The United States continues to see a high incidence of opioid use, abuse, and addiction, including overdose and death. Opioid addiction treatment is the best way to address dependence on any drug in the opioid family, from heroin and other opiates derived from the opium poppy to synthetics like Oxy or fentanyl. If you’re concerned
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Valium, a common benzodiazepine (benzo), is often prescribed for anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms. While many use it safely, it does carry a risk of dependence or addiction—among other harmful side effects of Valium misuse. Some may even misuse it by getting it from friends, family, or off the street. If you or someone you
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Since the dawn of time, people have turned to mind-altering substances for a variety of reasons. Fermented plants became the alcohol many keep in their homes today. Opium poppies gave rise to drugs like heroin, while coca plants brought people cocaine. Over time, science has created medications like amphetamines and benzodiazepines, intended for medical use
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Cocaine, first synthesized from the coca plant in the 1860s by a German chemist, remains a dangerous drug. While the cocaine and crack epidemics of the 1970s-90s have declined, thousands of cocaine-related deaths still occur annually in the United States. Are you using cocaine regularly and struggling to quit? You may be facing addiction. Cocaine
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Women experience addiction at rates nearly as high as men. Women are slightly less prone to misusing drugs than men but are equally prone to dependence and addiction if they do. Though many of the signs of addiction are similar between the genders, at The Right Step Houston, we focus on the specific needs of
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