Our society tries very hard to uphold the idea that substances will bring people happiness. From advertisements on television to social experiences tied to drinking…
Addiction and trauma go hand in hand. Many people who develop addictions have dealt with some sort of trauma in their lives. Trauma is…
The signs of substance abuse may not always be clear when we are looking at someone we love. We may think, “They would never abuse…
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…
Anxiety affects millions of people each year, and unfortunately, many people don’t seek help even when they’ve long needed it. Experts say that anxiety is…
Amphetamines Amphetamines are a class of drugs that work to stimulate the nervous system. These drugs have been or are currently being used by doctors…
When you are in an intimate relationship with a partner or spouse, it can be difficult to see the situation from an outsider’s perspective. Intense…
Marijuana is often thought of as a relatively harmless drug. While it may be true that marijuana isn’t as immediately addictive as say, heroin, it…
Abusing drugs and alcohol affects every bodily function, and can be especially detrimental to certain organs and systems. While some of these issues are well…
When a person experiences a fear of a specific thing or circumstance that is not logically associated with an actual threat, this fear may be…