Drug Addiction

Opioids relieve pain by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and body. Some come from the opium poppy; others chemists make in labs.

Prescription Drug addiction—whether it involves painkillers, sedatives, or prescription stimulants like Adderall—is a chronic medical condition that combines physical dependence with a powerful mental drive to keep taking the drug. 

Cocaine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug made from the coca plant, most often found as a white powder or in “crack” rock form. Understanding when drug use becomes addiction can help people recognize when stimulant use may need professional support.

Crystal meth, short for methamphetamine, is a powerful synthetic stimulant that targets the central nervous system.

Marijuana comes from the flowers, leaves and resin of cannabis plants which contain THC, the chemical that creates a “high” by affecting brain receptors.

Marijuana comes from the flowers, leaves and resin of cannabis plants which contain THC, the chemical that creates a “high” by affecting brain receptors.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that can cause rapid dependence, dangerous withdrawal symptoms, and a high risk of overdose.