Medical Conditions that Can be Caused by Drug Abuse
Millions of people use drugs each year. SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that in 2012, [...]
What Happens When You Mix Depressants and Opiates?
Combining two or more drugs may not seem like a big deal to many people. Doctors prescribe multiple medications all [...]
Three Tips for Avoiding Addiction to Prescription Drugs
Many people take prescription medications each year. While most people use prescription medications as prescribed, some abuse these drugs. SAMHSA’s [...]
The Dangerous Combination of Drug Addiction and Eating Disorders
A lot of people that struggle with drug addiction feel like their lives are spiraling out of control. In order [...]
How to Avoid Becoming Addicted to Your Prescriptions
To avoid problems, people taking a prescription medication should avoid abusing the drug in any way, and they should also be aware of the drug’s addictive potential.
Adapting to the Reality that Your Loved One is Addicted
Many people deal with addiction each year. SAMHSA’s 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately 22.2 [...]
Ways that Drugs Can Cause Impaired Judgment
Every type of drug, no matter how potent or addictive, has some type of effect on the person using it. [...]
Can Drugs Make People Violent?
When a person uses drugs, she usually assumes that she will have a positive experience. She might assume that the [...]
Three Myths About Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a serious condition that affects millions of people in the United States each year. SAMHSA’s 2012 National [...]
