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In the United States there are an estimated 2.1 million people who have abused Cocaine at least once and many of those continue to use it regularly. Cocaine is one
Teen drug abuse is a growing problem nationwide with the inclusion of many club drugs on the open market and available online. Teenage substance abuse comes with its own designer
Alcoholism is a family disease that affects not only the person with addiction but everyone in that person’s inner circle. At home things may be chaotic, disorderly and dysfunctional but
What is cross addiction? When an individual gets addicted to a particular drug, for e.g. heroin, they are much more likely to develop a similar dependence on other drugs in
What is Absinthe? It’s an herbal liquor consisting of anise, fennel and wormwood. The liquor is green in color, which is derived from the chlorophyll of the wormwood leaves. A
Aftercare for addiction recovery is extremely essential, and it’s importance can’t be overstated. It forms a significant part of a teen’s successful recovery. What is aftercare? It can be defined
What happens when an individual’s family members or loved ones find evidence of their drug use? What can family members or loved ones do when they find this evidence? Making
The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry published a study in November 2013 which stated that approximately 1 in 3 teenagers with bipolar disorder developed substance
LSD or D-lysergic acid diethylamide, is a hallucinogenic drug. It alters perceptions and the sense. In face, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has classified it as one of
According to a small preliminary study surveying 37 teens who were trying to get off and stay off drugs and alcohol, if an individual is trying to recover from substance
Like everything else, addiction must be put into context. Addiction does not happen in isolation. It is important to learn the context in which it has developed. How did the
The drug Ambien (Zolpidem) is primarily used in the treatment of sleep disorders. When an individual takes Ambien, it slows the activity in their brain. This allows the body to
Thinking about mixing Xanax with alcohol? There are definitely risks to combining the two. Xanax is a drug which is used therapeutically as anxiety treatment. It can also cause feelings
Over 30 million Americans are currently struggling with substance abuse or alcoholism. These are shocking numbers, and there are repercussions far beyond just the individual with addiction. The price of
A tolerance to Vicodin means that the individual who is taking it no longer feels its effects. As a result they have to take more and more of the drug
It is no secret that the medical field is an overwhelming environment and can be extremely stressful. Any situation in which people are dealing with the saving of lives will
The first question is can one help an Adderall addict to quit? Technically, no. There is no use trying to force or coerce an individual with an addiction to quit
Binge behavior seems to be connected to neurons which researchers have only recently discovered. At least in rats, there appears to be a connection. When certain neurons in rats were
Often individuals who are struggling with an addiction are also struggling with mental health issues. The two are usually found together. This condition is known as Co-Occurring Disorder. It has
Addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful’. This phrase is often used in 12 step meetings. It means that those individuals who are struggling with an addiction are so influenced by
Adderall is definitely addictive. But what makes it addictive? The euphoric effect, or an extreme sense of well being that it creates is what makes it so. So what is
A workaholic is an individual who has a compulsive need to over work. Such people don’t feel satisfied unless they are doing something work related. The theory is that they
American society is too dependent on pharmaceuticals. And with millions, this dependence transcends therapeutic use and turns into abuse. It is important that individuals gain awareness of how prescription painkillers
More than 50% of US states have legalized medical marijuana. How this works is that the states require patients to register, apply or in some other way obtain permission to
How can addiction be defined? NIDA, which is the National Institute of Drug Abuse has defined addiction as a ‘chronic relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking
Addiction relapse is an unfortunate reality of recovery. Any individual who is battling addiction must face the fact of relapse. However, not every individual in recovery relapses. As a matter
All individuals who are new to recovery are usually advised to stay away from romantic relationships for at least the first year of sobriety. While it is possible for a
Individuals who use pot (cannabis, marijuana) regularly show increased levels of impulsive behavior. This is according to a study conducted in the Netherlands, and published in the British Journal of
“No intimate relationships during the first year of sobriety” is something individuals in recovery hear all the time in 12 step programs. However, very few individuals heed this piece of
MDMA, more commonly known as Ecstasy, is generally considered a drug for recreational use. Research shows that individuals who use Ecstasy can become tolerant to it, or psychologically dependent on
