There are certain characteristics commonly associated with individuals in each respective birth order, some of which is supported in research and others that are seemingly…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that causes restlessness, difficulty focusing, and poor impulse control in children and adults. Though there has…
Alcohol poisoning occurs when someone drinks so much that critical bodily functions begin to fail. Death from alcohol overdose is more common than you may…
Working in the medical field can be incredibly stressful. Though it may sound counterintuitive, doctors and nurses have one of the highest rates of addictions…
Substance addiction is characterized by substance abuse that leads to an inability to control cravings and use. Addiction can form as a result of using…
People with addictions were once seen as having an innate personality flaw, weak morals, or a lack of self-control. Thanks to years of research and…
Addiction is a disease that follows you everywhere, making it impossible to compartmentalize aspects of your life so that they remain unaffected by drugs or…
While substance abuse is often associated with partying, some addictions begin when a high school or college student wishes to improve their academic performance or…
Addiction is often thought of as a young person’s disease, but in some cases, older adults may be the most vulnerable to developing a new…
Anyone who has experienced the aftermath of a night of heavy drinking can attest that alcohol doesn’t tend to agree with the stomach. Alcohol, especially…