CHASING THAT HIGH: THE GRIP OF OPIOIDS, COUGH SYRUP, AND RESEARCH CHEMICALS

The kick you get from opioids, cough syrup, or even research chemicals can be intense. It's that feeling of being high, a temporary escape from the everyday grind. But once you've felt that high, it can become hard to resist chasing it again. You might start dabbling with stronger doses, more often use, or new substances altogether. The line betwe