“Party drugs” seem to imply fun, worry-free times. And lots of people see LSD as a relatively harmless drug. You or your friends may have…
Oxycodone is an opioid narcotic painkiller that has become famous for its addictive properties. Like other opioid drugs, oxycodone has many life-threatening effects on physical…
The severity of withdrawal for any substance depends on many factors, including the length and depth of addiction, the individual’s personal health and more. The…
Alcoholism is a frightening disease for both the one addicted to alcohol and those who love him or her. The psychological aspects of this deadly…
Addiction creates real changes in physical and emotional health. It affects how the brain works. And because our brains are responsible for all our voluntary…
“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the…
By Patti Richards The struggle with drug and alcohol addiction is more than just an intense desire for a substance. People who are addicted develop…
Guest post by Ben Kaneaiakala, Founder and CEO, Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare Services You know what happens when you eat undercooked chicken or pork, right?…
Of the estimated 21 million people ages 12 and over in the United States who need substance abuse treatment, only about 3.8 million get care,…
The most complex organ in your body weighs in at a mere three pounds, but it is responsible for the most complex functions in your…