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 that its use is documented in obvious competitive sports like...
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 neurotransmission rates, the more powerful the feeling of arousal and euphoria...
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 is that there are several medications that can help someone...
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 consequences of addiction like poor health outcomes, financial...
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 think you are and who you want to be. Along with...
Amphetamine abuse is a serious problem in the United States and around the world. According to the National Institute of Health, about 4.7% of everyone 12 years of age or older has used methamphetamines at some point in their lifetimes, and 5.5% of those 26 years of...