There seems to be an understanding that substances are vital for social occasions because there is often a lot of alcohol at parties and other…
Your recovery from substance use is going to be hard work, but you have to carve out time in your busy schedule for “me time.”…
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is what treating professionals look at when diagnosing someone with a mental illness or substance use…
Amphetamines are stimulant drugs, and they essentially speed up messages sent through pathways in the brain and body. In most cases, amphetamines are prescribed to…
It is common in active addiction to attempt to justify your substance abuse to yourself and others. For those of us that thrive on creativity,…
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…
Substance use among adolescents may be common and even expected to some extent, but that doesn’t mean this high-risk behavior should be overlooked by parents…
Drug laws vary from state to state, but most states have similar laws regarding the legality of specific controlled substances, and the consequences of having…
Methamphetamine is known by a variety of names, such as crank, ice, and crystal. It comes as a white, bitter-tasting, odorless powder, and this central…
Today, marijuana use has been legalized in an increasing number of states and countries. While some websites claim that Texas has legalized weed for medical…