Drugs interact with chemicals in the brain and body to make you feel a certain way. While drugs can be helpful in regulating moods, helping…
The term ‘self-care’ refers to a person’s ability to care for their needs independently but does not mean they do it alone. Self-care is especially…
Rehab for drug and alcohol addiction is an essential service, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. For many people, the risks of alcohol poisoning or a…
Opioids were first introduced and used in the United States in the early 1860s. Wounded soldiers were treated with morphine, and many of them developed…
Opioids are a class of prescription medications derived from the opium poppy plant. Some of these medications may be completely artificial in a scientific lab.…
Vigabatrin is an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic medication. Vigabatrin works by decreasing any abnormal electrical activity in a person’s brain. It is commonly used with other…
The debate on whether addiction is a disease or not is irrelevant to the people affected by it and those around them. Instead, understanding why…
Group therapy is a vital resource for many individuals in addiction recovery. Group therapy is a therapy session led by a professional that includes a…
Social media is used by billions of people daily and has become a part of so many people’s lives. According to research, in 2005, 5%…
In December of 2019, China announced it had discovered several pneumonia cases in Wuhan. In January 2020, the first American case was discovered in the…