Common Excuses People Make When They’re Addicted
When a person is struggling with an addiction, he might try to deny that anything is wrong. Instead of admitting [...]
The Effects of Drugs on Pregnancy
Anytime a person abuses drugs, she is potentially causing serious physical and psychological damage to her body. Along with the [...]
The Potential Role of Video Games to Treat Addiction (Video Interview)
Jane McGonigal, author of the New York Times best selling book "Reality Is Broken," discusses the potential role of video [...]
Why Codependent Relationships Should Be Avoided
When two people are in a relationship, they will naturally want what is best for the other person. Since the [...]
Am I Experiencing Side Effects or Signs of Dependence?
When a person uses a substance, she will likely experience several side effects. Almost every substance has side effects, which [...]
What Does It Mean to Have a Dual Diagnosis?
Millions of people struggle with drug abuse and dependence each year. When a person has a problem with drugs, they [...]
Filling the Void Left by Addiction
After a person gets help for his addiction and begins a new life in recovery, he might feel like he [...]
What Are Drug Schedules?
Numerous kinds of drugs are available to people today. Both legal and illegal drugs are regularly sold across America, and [...]
7 Signs that You’re Enabling an Addict
Substance abuse and addiction is a serious problem for many people. The 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health [...]