For anyone suffering from any addiction, committing himself/herself to a rehab is a huge decision. This also goes true for committing a loved one to an institution. Moreover, there are many questions in the minds of people regarding these establishments…. Continue Reading →
Addiction leads people to actions they would previously have thought unimaginable. The Clarion-Ledger highlights two cases in which drug users turned to crime to feed their habit as an illustration of how drugs ruin lives. Robert Pace, a resident of… Continue Reading →
Author Maia Szalavitz says that 12-step programs and “Tough Love” may do more harm than good – and she should know what she’s talking about after having been a cocaine and heroin addict from the age of 17 until she… Continue Reading →
Crack is the most potent form of cocaine and is also considered as the most addictive. Its purity can range from 75% to 100%. Crack first emerged in the 1980s and is now considered as among the most addictive substances…. Continue Reading →
Methadone is often prescribed by doctors as a long-term pain reliever for acute pain and as part of Methadone Maintenance Treatment or MMT. MMT is provided to people who are already suffering from addiction to one or other type of… Continue Reading →
Methamphetamine, also known as Meth or Crystal Meth, is a highly addictive stimulant, which when abused leaves adverse effects on your body. This man-made drug doesn’t have much therapeutic use but it is widely abused. This guide sheds light on… Continue Reading →
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is an illegal drug and is banned in a number of countries. It is so addicting and problematic that it is not even prescribed for any conditions. When used it affects serotonin in your brain…. Continue Reading →
Ativan, also known as lorazepam, is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed for managing a variety of anxiety disorders. However, it is never meant for long term use. Most doctors will prescribe it for not more than few weeks even… Continue Reading →
Alcohol’s abuse is so prevalent that its effects are well known to most people. When you take alcohol continuously for a longtime, it will affect your body is so many ways. In fact, it will affect almost all your organs. … Continue Reading →
Xanax, widely available as alprazolam, is a commonly prescribed benzodiazepine medication. It is usually prescribed for sleep disorders and anxiety, but millions of people worldwide abuse this drug. There are ample reasons why Xanax Abuse is so prevalent. It produces… Continue Reading →