Different kinds of drugs affect your mind and body negatively in different ways, sometimes, even to the point of death. It attacks your central nervous system, affecting the way you think, behave, and feel. Drugs also increase your chances of developing diseases like cancer, hepatitis, brain damage, and more. If [...]
While alcohol and drugs can temporarily impact your mood positively, in the long run, it can cause several mental health problems. Addiction is linked to a range of issues, from depression to anxiety and even suicide. That's why, before it's too late, if you or someone you know is suffering [...]
Energy drinks continue to remain very popular in the U.S. Drinks like Red Bull and Monster gross billions of dollars every year. And while their effects on health are in question, energy drinks are especially dangerous when combined with alcohol. Mixing stimulants with alcohol creates a state some call "wide [...]
A Growing Epidemic The recent rise in the availability of prescription drugs through the internet should raise concerns to the public and health care professionals. Studies have found that for every 10% increase in high speed internet in the U.S. the abuse of prescription drug outlets has risen by 1%. [...]
Understanding ecstasy drug addiction, it's warning signs, and how to best seek treatment, can be confusing at first. This article should shed some light on these things and more... Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) might have a long and scientific name, but people who use the drug don't care about that. They just [...]
The modern ability to treat many ailments is amazing. Medications for psychiatric disorders, such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, have granted people more manageable, comfortable lives. In short, these drugs specifically work to regulate chemical imbalances in the brain. When used appropriately, otherwise debilitating disorders can be controlled. Despite this, [...]
Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance, which means there is a high risk for addiction or abuse, which is why any usage should be closely monitored by a medical professional. Adderall addiction is a growing problem, and our Florida Adderall rehab helps individuals overcome their dependence to stimulants. What [...]
(for full data, see attachment at end of article) Drug overdose deaths have continued with a steady increase in recent years, while the opioid crisis shifts from taking lives with painkillers like oxycodone to more lethal compounds like heroin and fentanyl, new data show. Overall, the rate of fatal overdoses [...]
When many people think about drug abuse and addiction, it’s the traditional street drugs like heroin and cocaine that often come to mind. However, another epidemic has emerged: prescription pill abuse. Although these pills and medications may be helpful when used in the right context, they can be bought and [...]
