When most people overhear or participate in a discussion about dependence on drugs or alcohol, the most commonly discussed features are the physical ones. There is a lot of information relating to what the body goes through once a chemical dependency has been established in the user. But there is also another common dependency type,…
Even though it is legal for adult use and widely available for purchase in just about every location that sells food and beverages, people forget just how common alcohol addiction is. Even when someone is displaying signs of potential addiction or dependence, they are often ignored or even rationalized. Since alcohol is so frequently ingrained…
This country is in the grip of an epidemic that has claimed countless lives, this is the scourge of drug use and substance abuse. Not only is it responsible for devastating effects on the lives and health of the users, but on those that love and care for the ones who become caught in the…
When you hear the term marijuana you may not be aware that it is a very wide-reaching term for every product derived from the cannabis plant. The most common usage, however, is using marijuana to refer to the cultivated flowers of the female cannabis plant that have been harvested, dried, and then smoked. Many people…
The flood of drugs both legal and illegal, into the streets of our country, is responsible for the destruction of countless lives each year. The lives destroyed are not just those of the individuals that begin taking the drugs and become addicted, but also of their friends, families, and loved ones. There are so many…
Our country has been stuck in the grips of an epidemic for many years, and it is becoming worse than ever. It is the opioid epidemic, and it is responsible for destroying countless lives every year, both of the individuals caught in the torturous cycle of abuse as well as their friends, families, and loved…
It is a drug prescribed to millions of Americans every single day, year after year. It is used most frequently to treat a long list of conditions and disorders that range from simple disruptions in sleep quality or ability such as insomnia or parasomnia, to anxiety and panic disorders. It is a drug called Xanax,…
Valium is one of the most well-known and recognizable brands of the drug diazepam, a very powerful benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are a class of drug that is most frequently prescribed to those individuals living with some form of anxiety or panic disorder. Valium is classified as a controlled substance, so while it is only available by…
Kratom is a tropical evergreen tree, native to several South Asian countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar. Each location has a variety that other regions do not. Even though kratom is derived from a plant and is legal in many places, there haven’t been thorough studies done to ensure its safety and effectiveness. This drug…
Alcohol is one of the most widely abused substances in the US. Most people who end up with serious cravings for alcohol started off with relatively innocuous occasional drinking, even in moderation. Individuals suffering from alcohol use disorder can have a wide variety of potential effects or alcohol use profiles. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual…