The Science of Addiction: 5 Facts Everyone Should Know
Addiction is a complex brain disease, and further research on the subject tells us why the brain reacts the way it does when drugs and
September 7, 2016
Addiction is a complex brain disease, and further research on the subject tells us why the brain reacts the way it does when drugs and
The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines addiction as being a “chronic, relapsing brain disease.” It is not a character weakness or moral flaw. Rather,
Whether a person wants to admit it or not, an overdose is always in the back of their mind if they abuse drugs. They’re not the
A common misconception is that drug addiction is worse than alcohol addiction. Some people believe this to be the case because alcohol is legal and
Heroin was a popular drug in the 1960s and 70s, but then it faded out of style. By the 1990s, more people used crack cocaine
Heroin is dangerous enough on its own, but it becomes especially threatening when it’s combined with alcohol or other drugs. Some drugs are particularly dangerous
Heroin is an opioid drug and a Schedule I drug, which means that it has no recognized medical use. If you or someone you know
When you hear about people being affected by drugs, you may wonder why more isn’t being done to keep harmful substances out of our country.
We all know that heroin is a dangerous drug. But unless we have been affected by the drug personally, it’s hard to imagine the destruction
Much information is available for parents who suspect that their teenager may be using drugs. Yet when it comes to adults, the lines are much
If there is a history of drug use in your family, it’s natural to be worried about your child’s fate. Genetic and environmental factors play
President Obama Addressing West Virginia’s Heroin Epidemic. Courtesy: of www.CNN.com West Virginia has the highest rate of overdose deaths in the country, according to a
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