ATSI and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As of right now, the coronavirus, known as Covid-19, is a respiratory illness that is impacting our country and our daily lives. Here at ATSI our top priority is keeping...
Is There a Correlation Between Mood Disorders and Drug Abuse?
For years, substance abuse has risen, alongside cases of mood disorders, such as bipolar, anxiety, depression, etc. One must wonder, is there a correlation between mood disorders and drug abuse?...
The Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids on the Body
With growing trends comes growing concerns. Marijuana is the second most used substance in the U.S. after alcohol. However, there is an artificial form called synthetic cannabinoids. According to the...
What Are Synthetic Cannabinoids?
Today, there are many trends that can be hard to keep up with. In the United States, there’s already the opioid epidemic, alongside various drugs becoming more dangerous, such as...
Is Drug Addiction a Problem in Older Adults?
When most think of the drug crisis, most think of young adults, opioids, or marijuana. Unfortunately, the drug crisis affects all ages, including older adults and the elderly. It is...
Brain Surgery to Cure Alcohol Addiction? One Man Finds Success
Alcohol addiction has serious consequences, but can it be cured with brain surgery? One man in Canada says it has been the last resort that is working so far for...
How to Overcome a Cocaine Addiction
With opioid addiction in the spotlight, it is easy to forget about cocaine, which continues to be a heavily used drug in the United States. There are various dangers to...
Cocaine-Related Deaths Continue to Rise in the United States
A recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that overall drug overdose deaths decreased by 4.1% in 2018, from 70,237 deaths to 67,367. The news...
New Jersey First State to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
To decrease teens from vaping, New Jersey has banned flavored vaping products, as they believe it can lead to nicotine addiction or any other drug abuse. According to the National...
Drug Overdose Deaths Decreased by 4.1% in 2018
Every year, the drug overdose deaths would increase across the country, especially during the opioid epidemic. A new report shows that drug overdose deaths have decreased for the first time...