Seeking Help for Over-the-Counter Drug Addictions

Oct 5, 2020

Seeking Help for Over-the-Counter Drug Addictions According to a study from the University of Michigan, up to 40% of high school students had taken a drink of alcohol within the previous month. 25% of the students had smoked a cigarette. 5% of them had abused an...

Illegal Drugs and Memory Loss

Sep 3, 2020

Illegal Drugs and Memory Loss Illegal drugs are widely recognized for their potential to cause serious health problems. In 2017, the CDC reported that the persons using illicit drugs is as high as 11.2% per month throughout the U.S. Education remains essential in the...

How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System?

Jul 6, 2020

How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System? Although many people might think otherwise, not all drugs, both illicit and prescription, stay in the body for the same length of time. The second we ingest a drug–through smoking, swallowing or snorting–our bodies...

Understanding Cross Addiction

Aug 13, 2019

Understanding Cross Addiction Addiction is complicated. The more researchers explore what causes some people to become dependent on drugs and alcohol, the more they realize that ending substance abuse is about more than just saying no. Part chemical craving and part...

Depressant Addiction and Recovery

Mar 25, 2019

Depressant Addiction and Recovery Depressant substances generally work by slowing down the body and thus creating a sense of relaxation. Alcohol is one of the most common depressants. It is legal and widely available. Many who eventually become addicted start out by...