There are several common myths about addiction. We all feel the costs of addiction, from higher crime rates to higher taxes and healthcare costs. Addiction is no myth. Addiction is very real. What is Addiction? An addiction is when a person uses a substance and engages in a certain behavior in spite any negative consequences … Continued
Crack cocaine a free base form of cocaine that can be smoked. Crack offers a short but intense high to smokers. There are short and long term effects of crack cocaine addiction. From lost teeth to series symptoms such as anxiety and depression, crack cocaine addiction has many affects on the body. In addition to … Continued
According to some experts, Flakka is the deadliest of drugs that have yet hit the US soil. What makes it worse than heroin and coke is the fact that abusers of this drug turn extremely violent. Flakka was first discovered to be used as a drug in 2013. However, its prevalence and impact on the … Continued
The question that would come to the mind just after reading the title of the blog post is. “Why should I be worried about addiction”? I am not an addict. Yes, you might not be an addict but still, you need to be worried. To be affected by addiction you don’t need to be an … Continued
Alcohol dependence is a previous psychiatric diagnosis in which an individual is physically or psychologically dependent upon alcohol. In 2013, it was reclassified as alcohol use disorder or alcoholism along with alcohol abuse in DSM. Source: Wikipedia The above-mentioned paragraph shows the exact definition of alcoholism in medical terminology. Now the question here is whether … Continued
Alcohol addiction is a debilitating and menacing habit. It’s like a disease which has far-reaching negative impacts on the human body, mind and the society in general. Our blog post today will explore the causes & symptoms of alcoholism and its effects on the human body. Symptoms of Alcoholism The general public does not consider … Continued
How bad is Parental Alcoholism? The problem with an idiotic person is that he is not even aware that his activities are causing trouble for others, same is true with alcoholics. For them, drinking is just like having a meal, nothing wrong with it right? Well they can’t be more wrong! That’s the issue with … Continued
As with the rest of the country, Indiana has seen the devastating effects of opioid addiction. One study shows that opioid-related deaths have risen by more than 500 percent in the last 15 years. While the physical effects of opioid addiction in Indiana have been well-documented, the financial costs have not been widely reported until … Continued
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant drug that often hooks users after the first hit. The drug has immediate effects on the central nervous system. Meth is most often smoked, but users can also inject the drug or take it orally as a pill. No matter how the drug is used, meth is a highly addictive … Continued
