Articles
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 [...]
Is Rehab Physically Demanding?
Every person’s addiction rehabilitation process is different, but for many people, at least a small part of their drug rehabilitation [...]
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 [...]
Do Drug Abuse Deterrents Work?
Pain is a common occurrence for many people. Some people struggle with long-term illnesses, others experience pain from injuries and [...]
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 [...]
Why Recovery Is Better than Drug Abuse
Each year, millions of Americans deal with drug abuse. Most of these people struggle with their drug abuse alone, never [...]
The Risk of Drug Use During Physical Activities
When a person uses drugs, many changes occur in his body, both physically and psychologically. Some of these changes occur [...]
