There’s no hiding from it, the opioid crisis is making headlines the world over. At the same time, prescriptions for gabapentin rose 64% (2012 to 2016) resulting what is sometimes called the Gabapentin
Giving up a stimulant substance like cocaine has a complex psychological effect on the recovering addict. As such, people with a history of depression, bipolar, anxiety or suicidal thoughts who are giving up
Contrary to common misconceptions, over-the-counter drugs like Triple C are not automatically safe just because they’re readily available in local pharmacies and convenience stores. Sure, they’re less potent and pose a lower risk
There’s a lengthy list of long-term side effects of drugs and addiction that affect both the body and mind, and many people might already be familiar with some of them. Trying to remember
Americans are more likely to die from drug abuse and misuse than any other preventable health risk. For this reason, it’s important to identify some of the worst drugs and some of the
Is addiction a disease? Is alcoholism genetic? Or is it simply a personal choice? These are all questions that we’ll discuss in this article. Plus, we’ll take a look at recovery and what
Ever been blackout drunk or had an alcohol blackout? That is, have your memories after a night of binge drinking turned ‘dark’ after a certain point—whereby you’re seemingly on auto-pilot? Contrary to common
Did you know there are commonly-found household products and foods that can cause false positive drug tests? As a student or professional, there comes a time when you have to provide a urine
The last decade has seen an increase in reported cases of substance abuse. Behavioral addictions also represent a significant public health concern. The need to understand an addictive personality disorder has consequently increased,