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

The buzz you get from opioids, cough syrup, or even research chemicals can be intense. It's that feeling of being in another world, a temporary escape from the everyday grind. But once you've experienced that high, it can become hard to resist chasing it again. You might start experimenting with stronger doses, more frequent use, or new substances