October is National Substance Abuse Prevention month. How many people do you know who have an addiction to alcohol or drugs? Some of your family members or friends may do drugs or drink a lot. The most important thing to know is that no matter your age, an addiction can always happen. There could be …
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, addiction is a chronic medical disease. Being able to acknowledge this fact helps people to become more aware of the struggles that an addict might go through. Addiction isn’t just a temporary disorder that will go away on its own – people need addiction treatment. What if …
Do you suspect that you or someone you care about has an addictive personality? Maybe, you aren’t quite sure about this, but you know that you used to be very passionate about certain things, but now are fixated on drinking or doing drugs. This happens to millions of people around the world. Some addictive behaviors …
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For most people who are dealing with an addiction, their substance use will take over the majority of their life, including their time, relationships and lifestyle. Unfortunately, this is why many addictions ruin relationships. Part of the reason addictions cause so much destruction in relationships is because the reward pathway in the person’s brain is …
Statistics, facts, and the overall numbers all add up. They don’t lie! It’s an unfortunate truth that addiction and mental illness often overlap.
Do you know someone who has an amphetamine addiction? If so, you may be unsure as to what you can do to help this person.
Do you struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol? If so, you may have heard of medication-assisted treatment programs.
It is no secret that drug abuse is a widespread problem in the United States. Maintaining awareness of the warning signs of drug abuse is important.
As with most drugs, one can indeed overdose with gabapentin. Unfortunately, overdosing has become a terrible reality for many people.
Cocaine addiction requires a treatment program with access to medical resources. More so, cocaine changes how the brain works in a fundamental way.
