What Are Narcotics and Why Are They Addictive?
Thousands of varieties of drugs, both legal and illegal, are available for use. All drugs affect a user’s body in [...]
How to Handle the Surprise of Discovering a Loved One’s Addiction
Finding out that a loved one is struggling with an addiction can be difficult. The person with the addiction may [...]
Differences Between Drug Side Effects and Addiction Symptoms
Many drugs, whether legal or illegal, have side effects. These are unpleasant, unintended and sometimes dangerous effects that occur in [...]
Drug Temptation for Professionals
There are a lot of stereotypes about people who abuse drugs. Many people assume that people who abuse drugs are [...]
The Difference Between an Illegal and a Controlled Substance
Legal drugs can either be bought over-the-counter or with a prescription from a medical doctor. Illegal drugs cannot legally be [...]
Addiction and Mental Health Conditions: Does It Matter Which Came First?
Millions of people deal with addiction and mental health conditions each year. SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health [...]
Reflections on National Recovery Month— and Why Celebrating Recovery Matters
When a grassroots initiative grows into something with a spirit and momentum of its own, one begins to suspect that [...]
How Addiction Can Keep You from Reaching Your Potential
Drug addiction is a serious condition that affects millions of people every year. When a person has a drug addiction, [...]
Has Digital Media Affected Process Addictions?
Before the 20th century, media consisted only of physical objects, such as newspapers, books, magazines and posters. However, with the [...]
