Drug Abuse
Get all the information you need about drugs and drug abuse here. From drug types to treatment options, we break everything down for you to a science.
How Dopamine Affects the Addictive Brain
By Tess ChedseyDopamine, the brain's pleasure center, plays an important dual role in the development of addictive behavior. Continue Reading
Dopamine, the brain's pleasure center, plays an important dual role in the development of addictive behavior. Continue Reading
Anger and Addiction: A Deadly Combination
By Patrick BieglerAs addicts, we tend to want to numb emotions like anger by using drugs or alcohol. Continue Reading
As addicts, we tend to want to numb emotions like anger by using drugs or alcohol. Continue Reading
The Myth That Addicts Have No Control
By Tess ChedseySeveral myths surround addiction, but it's critical to understand the difference between "control" and "will." Continue Reading
Several myths surround addiction, but it's critical to understand the difference between "control" and "will." Continue Reading
Benadryl: A Potentially Deadly “Legal” High
By Jennifer WezenskyBenadryl, an antihistamine typically used to relieve allergy symptoms, is a commonly abused medication that can be purchased at... Continue Reading
Benadryl, an antihistamine typically used to relieve allergy symptoms, is a commonly abused medication that can be purchased at... Continue Reading
Fibromyalgia and Pain Medication Addiction
By Lisa OBrienHealthcare professionals treat Fibromyalgia symptoms with prescribed medications that are most often painkillers of some kind. Continue Reading
Healthcare professionals treat Fibromyalgia symptoms with prescribed medications that are most often painkillers of some kind. Continue Reading
Cross-Tolerance: A Real Issue and How to Prevent It
By Toshia HumphriesIt may be necessary for a patient who is in recovery to share with his or her doctor the potential for cross-tolerance before m... Continue Reading
It may be necessary for a patient who is in recovery to share with his or her doctor the potential for cross-tolerance before m... Continue Reading
6 Alternatives to Try Before Opioids for Chronic Pain
By Audrey BeimFor those who are suffering from chronic pain and are trying to stay away from opioids as much as possible, here are 6 non-pres... Continue Reading
For those who are suffering from chronic pain and are trying to stay away from opioids as much as possible, here are 6 non-pres... Continue Reading
Digital Drugs: Can Binaural Beats Really Get You High?
By Audrey BeimA new and disturbing form of addiction has hit the landscape bearing potential for serious consequences. Continue Reading
A new and disturbing form of addiction has hit the landscape bearing potential for serious consequences. Continue Reading
3 Unwavering Truths About Addiction to be Understood by Anyone Who Drinks
Chemical Dependency is a disease that has three defining characteristics. Continue Reading
Chemical Dependency is a disease that has three defining characteristics. Continue Reading
4 Drugs That Destroy the Libido
By Elizabeth SewardA person’s sex drive is a mysterious thing. To keep the engine going, avoid the following prescription meds. Continue Reading
A person’s sex drive is a mysterious thing. To keep the engine going, avoid the following prescription meds. Continue Reading
3 Areas to Address When Treating Transgender Patients
By Dr. Rudolph HatfieldResearch suggests that these issues also need to be dealt with in order to fully help a transgender patient recover from substa... Continue Reading
Research suggests that these issues also need to be dealt with in order to fully help a transgender patient recover from substa... Continue Reading
The 7 Wildest Drug-Induced Hallucinations
By Audrey BeimThese psychedelic tales blur the lines between reality and unreality. Continue Reading
These psychedelic tales blur the lines between reality and unreality. Continue Reading
How Drugs are Actually Affecting Our Economy
The economic impact of illicit drug use on the American public is an immensely well-documented phenomenon. Here's an in-depth l... Continue Reading
The economic impact of illicit drug use on the American public is an immensely well-documented phenomenon. Here's an in-depth l... Continue Reading
3 Substances That Kill Your Skin (Images)
By Elizabeth SewardSkin damage isn't usually a deterrent from substance abuse but these pictures may make you think twice. Continue Reading
Skin damage isn't usually a deterrent from substance abuse but these pictures may make you think twice. Continue Reading
Age & Addiction: Trends, Statistics & More
By Audrey BeimUncovering the relationship between age and the effects of addiction. Continue Reading
Uncovering the relationship between age and the effects of addiction. Continue Reading