Like in many other parts of the country, Kentucky has lots of people struggling with substance abuse. For these people, maintaining sobriety is an everyday struggle and the potential for relapse is ever-present. If your loved one has an addiction, knowing the...
Unlike traditional drugs like heroin or cocaine, not a lot is known about street drugs, by the masses. There are so many wrongly innovative drugs that are being developed on the street, that it's hard to keep up with the latest substances. They are just as...
Many share the same view when it comes to addiction; that it's something that is entirely mentally based and a defect in one’s character. However, this simply isn’t the case in reality, as chemical imbalances occur and the body changes in ways that facilitate the...
Hallucinogens are a very varied group of drugs that mainly alter your reality and awareness. They change the surroundings and alter your thoughts and feelings about where you are, who you are, and what you can do. They warp your perception of other people and even...
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,...
Alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, is an issue of concern in the U.S. This is a disease that affects people from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic factors. Although experts are still trying to unearth what predisposes someone to...
