Understanding Different Addictive Drug Types
When it comes to illicit substances, our country is in the midst of an addiction epidemic. It’s important to understand the different drug types, what they do, and why they’re so addictive. Any substance that releases an excess flood of dopamine in the brain can cause a person to develop an addiction. Some of the most common types of drugs that people become addicted to include:
- Prescription drugs
- Heroin
- Stimulants
Prescription Drug Types
Western medicine has come a long way, and there are an endless amount of medications that address physical and mental issues. For instance, benzodiazepines help with anxiety, while amphetamines help with symptoms of ADHD. They’re also highly addictive. While treating these mental illnesses, people can become dependent and addicted, which leads to a wide range of consequences.
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There’s currently a heroin epidemic in the United States, but studies show that most people with a heroin addiction started with prescription opioids. Opioids are a synthetic form of opiates, so they essentially give a person the same type of feeling as heroin. Doctors and physicians prescribe these medications to people who struggle with pain, but they’re often over-prescribed. Trying to maintain a prescription opioid addiction leads people down a path toward heroin.
Heroin Addiction
Most people who begin using heroin never thought they’d try such a dangerous drug, which shows you how powerful addiction can become. Most people turn to heroin because it’s a much cheaper alternative to prescription opioids. In some parts of the country, we’re seeing how people are progressing to heroin from medications faster than ever before.
Stimulant Drug Types
Different stimulants include drugs like cocaine and meth speed up the central nervous system. These drugs are extremely addictive and dangerous as well because they can cause cardiac arrest. The long-term abuse of either of these drugs can lead to brain damage as well as permanent physical issues.
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