Overdose from Heroin Laced with Fentanyl
The recent rise in heroin and opioid related overdoses is largely blamed on the drug itself. While this seems like a reasonable conclusion for many, …
Why is Crystal Meth So Addictive?
Just as cocaine had risen to the top of the list of the most widely abused drug, there’s always a newer, cheaper, faster-working drug ready …
Adderall Addiction & Long-Term Effects of Adderall Misuse
Adderall Abuse & Dependence
Long-Term Consequences of Adderall Abuse
Adderall is a frequently prescribed and commonly abused medication, which is often used to treat attention-deficit …
Signs of Heroin Use and Addiction
Heroin has a bad rap – and rightfully so. Its reputation often exceeds the actual facts when it comes to what most really …
Prescription Drug Addiction Epidemic
Doctors prescribe drugs for specific purposes; typically to clear an infection or to manage pain. Abuse of prescription drugs occurs when the drugs …
There Is More to Substance Abuse Recovery Than Abstinence
Attitudes about people amid substance abuse recovery have changed over time. It used to be thought that having a substance addiction should be …
Substance Abuse Group Therapy Basics
Recovering from substance abuse typically requires two phases. Initially, a substance abuser will deal with the physiological aspects of the addiction in the …
