When someone is in active addiction, their life has usually become chaotic, unmanageable, and very disorganized. Almost every waking moment of the person’s life is…
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), prescription drug misuse can have serious medical consequences. Increases in prescription drug misuse over the last…
Marijuana is a drug that comes from a cannabis plant and is called many different names including pot, bud, grass, Mary Jane, and many other…
Adderall and Ritalin are both highly addictive, central nervous system stimulants used to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and narcolepsy. Adderall contains two substances:…
For most people, drinking alcohol is nothing more than a way to relax after a long day. People with alcohol use disorders do not have…
When you love or care about someone, you don’t want to see this person hurt. Whether emotionally or physically, you do not want to see…
Nar-Anon is a support program based on the 12-steps, that helps people who have an addicted friend or family member. It is not a religious…
Opioids are drugs sometimes prescribed by doctors to treat severe and/ or persistent pain such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and others. This classification of…
Alcohol addiction is usually referred to as “alcoholism,” and people who struggle with this condition are commonly called “alcoholics.” Those who suffer from alcohol use…
Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder is a chronic disease that is characterized by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol. It is also characterized by…