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…
Numerous states have changed their laws regarding buying or being in possession of marijuana for recreational use and medical needs. Each state has different rules…
Is aftercare necessary? Before answering that, let’s look at several factors. People interested in attending drug & alcohol treatment centers are often concerned about the…
As a general definition, addiction refers to a compulsive interest in almost anything despite negative outcomes. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or activities will also cause…
Although alcohol is considered socially acceptable to consume in most parts of the world and is heavily advertised on television and the streets, heavy alcohol…
One of the biggest ways to support a loved one struggling with Alcoholism is to understand Alcohol Use Disorder (shortened for AUD). Alcoholism is 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…