Alcoholism is not the cause of something, but rather a symptom of something much larger. Mental health issues are usually the main cause of why some people turn to drinking. It could be the inability to cope with stress, or depression. It might be due to feeling...
Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. It's a very powerful stimulant, can act as a painkiller, and even has aesthetic qualities. It can make people feel superhuman and delivers an intense sense of euphoria. The body becomes very tolerant of this...
Addiction is a serious disease that has affected thousands of Kentuckians over the years. According to the American Psychiatric Association, addiction is a complex brain disease manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. This means that...
Many people who abuse drugs often don’t realize that their actions affect their entire lives including the relationships they have with their children and families. By choosing to put their addiction first, they are putting their responsibilities, especially those...
Watching someone you love struggling with an addiction can be heart-wrenching. You want to help them get better but they refuse to get any help. Even worse, they seem oblivious to the gravity of their addiction even though it is gradually taking over their life,...
As a parent, going to rehab can seem like an impossible task. You know it’s the right thing to do because alcohol has taken over your life. You find yourself spending more time drinking or thinking about your next drink than you do on your responsibilities. You can...
Addiction to prescription drugs has become a growing problem across the nation over the last several years. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 18 million people have misused prescription drugs at least once over the past year. At Robert...
Meth is a very easy-to-obtain drug of choice for many users, which is both highly addictive and can cause a number of horrible side effects. It is a relatively inexpensive drug to get hold of, which often means it is popular among any type of drug user. Meth itself...
Heroin addiction is a severe thing to deal with. Heroin is illegal and it is semi-synthetic, created from the opium poppy and also morphine. Heroin is most often used as strong pain relief but when used as a depressant, heroin creates a very relaxed and euphoric...
Drug use can impact the mind and body in a variety of different ways. It’s not uncommon for people to associate drug abuse with things like nausea, headaches, rapid heart rate, or even an increase in certain diseases. But, drugs can also play a big role in...
