Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a prescription drug that has become fairly common since it was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004. While it is used widely and can be an effective treatment for some conditions, many people have questions about what this drug is and how it works. …

Heroin is a highly potent and highly addictive drug derived from morphine, a naturally occurring chemical found in the seed pods of some varieties of poppy plants. Heroin is an opioid medication that is most commonly known for producing intense feelings of euphoria as well as a pain-relieving effect. Many …

Drug addiction representation affect numerous people worldwide causing a multifaceted issue that does not discriminate based on age or social background or ethnicity. Mass media and literary and social representations create most public understanding about addiction even though few people or experts experience addiction firsthand. Varying depictions of drug addiction …

What is an example of altruistic suicide​? Is it courage, duty, or something deeper? This question is at the root of the phenomenon of altruistic suicide, a term coined by French sociologist Émile Durkheim in his seminal work Suicide (1897). In this article we’ll dissect what altruistic suicide is, examples across history and …

A question looms over almost all mental health medications: Which, if any, drugs are addictive? Lexapro, or escitalopram, is a common prescription medication used for things like depression and anxiety. Its well-known reputation for is lexapro addictive​ helping people deal with these issues. But, is it possible to become addicted to Lexapro? Knowing what addiction …

Alcohol addiction has been a huge problem for Native Americans communities for centuries, but the story of this problem is often reductionist, and full of stigmas. Looking at it holistically, it’s important to assess the historical, cultural, and social facets that contribute to the continuous cycle of dependency on alcohol. This article …