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…
Xanax is one of the many prescription medications, classified as benzodiazepines, that is widely prescribed in order to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and panic attacks. It lowers overexcitement in the brain by calming down the central nervous system. Xanax is not a narcotic, but it can be harmful all the same. Whether a drug is…
Adderall is an incredibly popular drug and has been the cornerstone of treatment for many people, but it can also become an addictive substance that changes lives. Adderall is a stimulant, meaning it stimulates the central nervous system, affecting the levels and activity of neurotransmitters in your brain. The two neurotransmitters that Adderall acts on…
Types of party drugs Party drugs can include a very wide variety of drugs that are capable of producing just about every effect imaginable. There are different categories and types of party drugs, often categorized by what effects they impart to their users. There are so-called “club drugs” which can include a number of lesser-known…
The symptoms that most of us feel occasionally, like runny nose, itchy eyes that constantly water, and constant sneezing, are often indicative of an allergic reaction to something. When they hit, the person suffering from them is often desperate for some kind of relief. Luckily there is an entire class of medicines that can help…
While a night of drinking may be enjoyable to many, what isn’t fun is the next morning. Nausea, headaches, and diarrhea are just a few of the unpleasant experiences that can happen during a hangover. Unfortunately, these aren’t the only things people experience the morning after drinking. In addition to the physical discomfort, many people…
There are countless substances and relatively unknown plants that are abused every day in the US. Addicts are consistently digging up new ways to abuse natural plants and traditional remedies to meet their addiction needs. The newest plant in this category is called Kratom, but it is also known by its exotic slang terms, like…
Cocaine is one of the most famously abused drugs in the US, with the 80s being widely regarded as the peak cocaine decade. It has seen a long and storied history of use and subsequent abuse since its discovery. Even though it may not currently get the press and news coverage of other drug scourges…