It is important to understand the difference between drug abuse vs. drug dependence and how each plays a part in the addiction cycle. Substance use…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the definition of addiction is “a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use,…
Drinking during the big game, at a wedding, or even just on a Friday night after a long week are all common occurrences. Unfortunately, many…
Millions of Americans struggle with drug abuse and addiction annually. Some of the most abused drugs include marijuana, cocaine, meth, and prescription medications. Addiction can…
Addiction can cause a variety of problems directly stemming from the damaging effects of the substance a person uses. However, some effects on the body…
Losing a loved one is a challenging experience, one made even harder when it is a child. Many parents have loving expectations for their lives…
Long-term alcohol abuse can cause severe impacts on a person’s financial, work, and social lives. As their addiction progresses, the risk for severe health consequences…
Cocaine is a recreational drug used with significant potential for abuse that leads to cocaine addiction. Cocaine is a schedule II drug in the United…
There has been a good deal of attention given in recent years to substance abuse, largely due to the ongoing opioid crisis. Opioids are far…
Heroin is one of the types of drugs whose use and potential for addiction can really take over a person’s life. Its highly addictive nature…