It is scary to think that someone you love might have an addiction, but it is important to keep in mind that you are not alone in the struggle. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that at...
Physical addiction and emotional addiction may, at first, appear as though they are separate occurrences. Although we often consider the mind and body as different entities, the brain is a part of...
Although there are a wide variety of common ingredients to make drugs, certain items are commonly found in many substances. This post will look at some of them. The creation and development of...
Among the many substances that are commonly abused, few are more insidious and harmful than cocaine. And few have been destroying lives for as many years as the innocuous looking white powder. The...
Scientists have known for years that having a parent who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is a factor that makes children more at-risk for becoming addicted themselves. According to the National...
Depression impacts the lives of several Americans each year. The LA Times explains that roughly one in thirteen Americans have moderate to severe depression, but only about 35 percent with severe...
Regardless of the type of sport, performance enhancing drugs are nearly everywhere – from small town gyms to major league locker rooms. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports...
Addiction is primarily fueled by abnormal neurotransmission, biomolecular mechanisms enabling nerve cells (neurons) to send impulses or signal to other nerve cells. The more accelerated...
Alcoholism is a Disease Alcoholism is considered a disease according to the American Medical Association. To date, however, there is no magic bullet -- or pill -- to cure this disease. The good news...
Have you been on the fence about becoming sober? Sure, addiction recovery can be a long, difficult and scary road to travel, but, ultimately it's worth it. You probably know about the negative...
If you have a substance use disorder, you may not understand it's repercussions it could have on your brain. More than a temporary 'high', substance use can completely change your idea of who you...
When someone is suffering from a dual diagnosis condition, it means that they have both a mental health condition and an additional disorder, which is often addiction. Addiction is a...
