For most veterans, during their deployment and after, they will experience intense physical, mental, and emotional difficulties. The veteran population is greatly impacted by several…
Nicotine meets all the criteria for a dependence-producing drug. As a result, most people who smoke develop nicotine dependence. This makes trying to quit smoking…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Opiates are among the most addictive substances in the U.S. Many people are being prescribed painkillers, whether for acute pain or chronic pain and end…
Drug and alcohol abuse does not cause personality disorders, but addiction is a significant factor in the development and effects of several personality disorders. According…
Understanding addiction and why it happens is the most critical step when facing drug or alcohol use. Many people do not realize that addiction is…