Concerta, also known as methylphenidate, is a prescription stimulant that belongs to the same class of drugs such as Ritalin. It generally has the same…
Methamphetamine, also called crystal meth, is an illegal drug that is very addictive and comes with some serious side effects. When you take a look…
Acute alcohol poisoning is something that occurs when someone drinks too much alcohol at one time or within a short period and it causes a…
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…
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…
If you are married to a man who cannot or simply will not stop drinking, he likely suffers from alcohol abuse disorder, also known as…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to…
Addiction has often been referred to as a “family disease” because of how deeply it affects everyone in the life of the addicted person. All…
When an individual becomes addicted to heroin, it not only affects them, it profoundly affects the people that love and care for the most. Family…
Alcohol is the third leading cause of death, which is preventable, in the United States. Massachusetts has the eighth largest drinking problem in America. The…