Alcoholic Brains Do Not Function Properly The dangers of alcoholism are no secret. When you consistently consume excessive amounts of alcohol, the damage to your body and brain is obvious
Does my Teenager Drink?Parents who discover that their teenager is drinking or using drugs are being encouraged not to over-react, but to carefully assess the entire situation before taking action
Drug Rehab Success Story: Josh HamiltonAddiction can take you down some scary roads, but 2010 American League MVP Josh Hamilton reassures drug addicts that he is proof that hope is
Am I addicted to Marijuana?There are plenty of misconceptions out there about marijuana, and one of the most common is that marijuana is not addictive. The truth is that long-term
GHB Addiction Nightmare GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) has been abused in the U.S. for its euphoric, sedative, and anabolic (body building) effects. It is a central nervous system depressant that was
Psychiatric Drug Use Increases Rapidly in United StatesA mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological or behavioral pattern generally associated with subjective distress or disability that occurs in an
Post-Surgery Painkiller Addiction The decision for some people to go through with surgery is a difficult one, but then again some people don’t have a choice. But whether you decide
When is it Time for an Intervention?Organizing and going through with an intervention can be a difficult thing for some people to do. Finding the best time for an intervention
My Son is Addicted to CocaineIt can sometimes be difficult to admit that your child has succumbed to the pressures of drug abuse, but it is in the best interest