If you have a loved one or work colleague dealing with substance abuse then you know how it affects even those around them. In a family setting, drug use can result in marital violence, child neglect, and financial difficulties, among others. In the workplace, it...
Not everyone who uses drugs (prescription or otherwise) will go on to become a drug addict. But what is the difference between drug abuse and drug addiction and what process leads to which outcome? Words matter and we must know the differences between abuse and...
Drugs affect the body differently. Accordingly, the effects of drug abuse vary significantly from one user to another. For instance, how drugs affect you depend on many factors, such as your body size, health condition, the type of drug, and whether you already...
Staging an intervention might be something that you have seen on TV or in movies. But when you think that you need to have an intervention for someone in real life, it's very different. It's not something entertaining, but a serious situation that is needed to help...
You probably already know that cocaine is a common recreational drug that creates feelings of elation and increased energy when taken. But what happens to your body when you take cocaine? Understanding how cocaine affects you physically as well as mentally, and...
Cocaine is a common recreational drug that has a stimulant effect. It ordinarily comes in the form of a powder or a crystalline rock, and when ingested, it creates feelings of euphoria and increases energy levels. However, it can have some serious long term health...
The United States is in the middle of a horrific drug epidemic. Between prescription pills and illegal drugs, the number of people using them is devastating. According to the CDC, 136 people die every day due to a drug overdose. That’s an average of 2.6 people per...
One of the difficulties of addiction, apart from the condition itself, is the stigma of recognizing yourself as an addict, and seeking help. But this is a vital first step in your recovery journey and it can be made easier with some outpatient treatment. Outpatient...
