Opiate use brings about an intense euphoria, or rush, that lasts only briefly and is followed by a few hours of a relaxed, state of contentment.
U.S. emergency room visits involving prescription drug overdoses in the U.S. are now on par with the number of visits from overdoses of illegal drugs, such as cocaine and heroin.
An individual who is considering ending use of central nervous system depressants, or who has stopped and is suffering withdrawal should seek medical treatment due to the dangers involved in withdrawal from CNS depressants.
The high level of alcohol consumption is many times greater than the level of illegal drug use, making it one of America's most serious drug problems.