The link between drug use and schizophrenia has been a hot topic lately, and for good reason. With about 1% of Americans living with schizophrenia…
Substance abuse is no joke, and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon either. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, the Federal budget for drug…
While the initial decision to use drugs or drink alcohol is a personal choice, addiction is not the result of a lack of willpower or…
When it comes to drug addiction treatment, there are a lot of stages one must go through for attaining true sobriety. The recovering individual will…
Substance abuse disorders happen when individuals use drugs or alcohol, and it starts to affect their health or create problems with work, school, or home…
A drug overdose is defined as the ingestion or application of a drug or substance in greater quantities than what is recommended. It can either…
Methamphetamine, a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. Also called ice, glass, crystal meth, speed, crank, or tina, methamphetamine works by increasing dopamine levels, norepinephrine,…
Alcohol is one of the most common and widely abused substances in the world. It is the third leading preventable cause of death in the…
Addiction and substance abuse issues affect families and relationships a great deal. Addiction affects nearly every area of your life. It disrupts family and home…