Stimulant Addiction in California Stimulant drugs are a group of substances that include prescription ADHD medications like Adderall and Ritalin, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Depending on the nature of the drug, these substances can be taken orally, injected, smoked, or snorted. In the short term, stimulants cause dopamine to be released, which results in increased energy and attention. However, the long-term effects of stimulant drugs are dangerous and can cause brain changes and organ damage.
Between 2005 and 2011, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that the number of emergency room visits in the United States involving legal stimulants more than quadrupled. Additionally, the number of visits involving …show more content…
A well-known call girl injected the 51 year old tech executive with the drug and the father of five was dead within seven minutes.
This tragic death shed a light on a hidden epidemic of drug addiction in Silicon Valley. California’s tech landscape is comprised of competitive executives, frazzled managers, and overworked coders who strive to establish new startups and grow household names. To cope with the stress of work, employees and executive often turn to illegal drugs, including stimulates.
Drug treatment professionals around the country have worked with professionals from all of the big names in technology, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Yahoo. These individuals come seeking treatment for addiction to everything from depressants like heroin and prescription painkillers to stimulants like cocaine and prescription ADHD drugs. Tech professionals turn to depressants to help deal with stress, while stimulants keep them going in the fast paced culture of Silicon …show more content…
In fact, the culture is so ingrained that it’s starting with tech-savvy kids. The industry offers what are called “hackathons” for teenagers with a knack for coding. During these non-stop coding sessions, kids are given often Red Bull and Monster Energy Drinks to help them stay awake. These drinks act on the body and brain much like drugs. In fact, the effect is so similar that most addiction treatment centers do not allow these drinks. As teens ingest these beverages to stay awake and keep working, they are slowly being immersed in the drug addicted culture of the industry.
Stimulant and Drug Addiction Outside of the California Tech Industry
While stimulants and other drugs are prevalent in the tech industry, statistic show that they are also a problem outside of Silicon Valley. In fact, California is ranked second among all states for the highest rate of drug dependence and abuse among 18 to 25 year olds. Additionally, 159 out of 100,000 people in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties visit the emergency room for problems related to stimulant abuse. This number is significantly higher than the national average of 30 out of
Between 2005 and 2011, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that the number of emergency room visits in the United States involving legal stimulants more than quadrupled. Additionally, the number of visits involving …show more content…
A well-known call girl injected the 51 year old tech executive with the drug and the father of five was dead within seven minutes.
This tragic death shed a light on a hidden epidemic of drug addiction in Silicon Valley. California’s tech landscape is comprised of competitive executives, frazzled managers, and overworked coders who strive to establish new startups and grow household names. To cope with the stress of work, employees and executive often turn to illegal drugs, including stimulates.
Drug treatment professionals around the country have worked with professionals from all of the big names in technology, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Yahoo. These individuals come seeking treatment for addiction to everything from depressants like heroin and prescription painkillers to stimulants like cocaine and prescription ADHD drugs. Tech professionals turn to depressants to help deal with stress, while stimulants keep them going in the fast paced culture of Silicon …show more content…
In fact, the culture is so ingrained that it’s starting with tech-savvy kids. The industry offers what are called “hackathons” for teenagers with a knack for coding. During these non-stop coding sessions, kids are given often Red Bull and Monster Energy Drinks to help them stay awake. These drinks act on the body and brain much like drugs. In fact, the effect is so similar that most addiction treatment centers do not allow these drinks. As teens ingest these beverages to stay awake and keep working, they are slowly being immersed in the drug addicted culture of the industry.
Stimulant and Drug Addiction Outside of the California Tech Industry
While stimulants and other drugs are prevalent in the tech industry, statistic show that they are also a problem outside of Silicon Valley. In fact, California is ranked second among all states for the highest rate of drug dependence and abuse among 18 to 25 year olds. Additionally, 159 out of 100,000 people in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties visit the emergency room for problems related to stimulant abuse. This number is significantly higher than the national average of 30 out of