Club drugs (sometimes called rave or party drugs) are psychoactive drugs that act on the central nervous system and cause changes in mood, awareness, sensory perception, and behavior. They are most often used by teens and young adults at bars, concerts, raves,...
Alcoholism has health consequences that extend far beyond the liver. Many people understand it can cause heart disease, liver damage, high blood pressure, stroke, and some types of cancer, but many are not familiar with another consequence called “wet brain syndrome.”...
Alcoholism is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition affecting millions of people worldwide. One of the most common symptoms of alcoholism is shaking or tremors, which can be very distressing. Understanding why alcoholics shake helps people comprehend...
Pregnancy is an exciting and joyful time, but it can be overwhelming and stressful if you are struggling with addiction. The good news is with the right help, you can safely detox and give your baby the best chance for a healthy life. What You Consume Affects Your...
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid painkiller made from morphine (a natural chemical that is extracted from the seed pod of opium poppy plants). Heroin binds to opioid receptors in the brain and quickly delivers a short-lived surge of euphoric pleasure but at a...
Many people who decide to quit drugs or alcohol try to stop cold turkey but fail because they don’t realize how severe withdrawal symptoms can be. Beating an addiction is much more than simply deciding to stop — although, for some, that may be the hardest first step....
