Jan 9, 2020
The Difference Between Heavy Drinking and Alcoholism
Many Americans may have experienced a loved one who causes problems when they drink, whether it’s problems in their own lives or in the...
Jan 7, 2020
Can You Become Addicted to Cough Syrup?
Every year, thousands of people become addicted to a substance. In fact, over 20 million people in the United States alone suffer from...
Jan 6, 2020
How Easily Can You Become Addicted to Heroin?
Every person experiences drugs and their addictions differently, but many drugs have attributes with similar symptoms and effects. Heroin...
Jan 5, 2020
What Is a Drug and Can Alcohol Be A Drug?
What is a drug? What is the accepted definition? According to the Oxford dictionary, a drug is anything that is “a medicine or other...
Jan 3, 2020
Understanding How Addiction Affects the Brain
Sometimes it’s difficult for people to understand how their loved one can become addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Many believe that...
Jan 1, 2020
Why Do Teens Abuse Over the Counter Medicines?
Commonly Abused OTC Medications Teenagers often abuse certain over-the-counter medications because of their ability to cause a ‘high’...
Dec 31, 2019
The Connection Between Alcohol and Suicide
There are many connections to be made with alcohol and addiction: mental and physical health issues, divorce, and abuse, among others. Some...
Dec 31, 2019
Three Major Signs of Relapse to Watch Out For
Recovery is a difficult but crucial process to undertake when choosing a life of sobriety. Many hurdles stand between an addict and their...