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…
Alcohol abuse brings with it many dangers and can cause lasting physical and mental damage. The sooner you can recognize the signs of alcoholism in…
Adolescence is a life stage often marked by mood swings, pushback against authority, and a growing desire for independence. When teens already seem to be…
The psychoactive drugs people take to get relief from insomnia, exhaustion, pain, anxiety, guilt, and boredom are habit-forming for many people across the globe. Although…
Living with an addict or watching a loved struggle with addiction is one of the hardest things you’ll ever go through. The problems wrought by…
Is addiction a chronic brain disorder or is it a behavioral problem? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has just issued a new definition…
Alcohol and drug use has a complicated relationship with music, television, and movies. While addiction is generally thought of as deviant and culturally unacceptable, pop…
The relationship between addiction and motherhood is never a functional one, but the love a mother has for her children can be a powerful motivator…