Drug or alcohol dependence can be a painful experience, especially if you are ready to stop using for good. That’s because drug withdrawal can quickly push you to use again even if you have all of the willpower possible. Withdrawal can be intense, but it does not have to last long, and it doesn’t have…
What is an addictive personality? According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, addiction is a prolonged disease of the brain, affecting the reward centers, and thus, behaviors, drive, retention, and cognition. Researchers believe that a blend of environment, genetics, and family history contribute to one’s risk of addiction. When these factors show up in…
Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is one of the most destructive substances to the body. While all substance abuse and addiction wreak havoc on the human body, few are as devastating as meth in the same period. The Chemistry of Methamphetamine Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a powerful central nervous system stimulant that…
It’s not always easy to tell if substance abuse or addiction has taken control of your life. Addiction can take on many forms. Some users spiral quickly into dangerous habits, and it becomes obvious to everyone around them that they need help. Other people can function for years, treading water successfully for a long time…
The impact of addiction on mental health is complex. Addiction has dynamic effects on all aspects of mental health — addiction cause damage to families, jobs, friends, and harms all relationships. Addiction can hurt friends and families because, usually, the persons suffering from addiction do not realize the damage they create. To get treatment, the…
Despite the growing need for realistic and truthful stories, media interpretation of drug use frequently defaults to a cool or glamorous habit. Too often, the dangerous side-effects of drug use are left out of the picture. And what we are left with is a deeply manipulated narrative, devoid of the harmful reality of drug use.…
