Parent Alcohol Abuse Linked with Increase in Teenage Dating Violence

According to a study from the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions, having a parent diagnosed with alcohol addiction elevates the risk of dating-related violence amongst teenagers. This research study also found that the main cause of dating violence during the adolescent years can … Read more

Common Effects of Xanax Abuse

Benzodiazepines are among of the most commonly prescribed medications today. Xanax is one of the commonly prescribed Benzodiazepines. Read on to understand Benzodiazepines the side effects and the dangers of abusing Xanax. What Is Xanax? Xanax is a powerful sedative in the benzodiazepine category. It’s … Read more

Alcohol Abuse in the United States on the Rise

A JAMA Psychiatry article that was published in September 2017 has shown that Americans are consuming more alcohol than ever before. An estimated one out of every eight Americans which equates to around 30 million people, struggle with an alcohol disorder. The study looked at … Read more

Why Choose a Holistic Drug Rehab?

Since drug or alcohol addiction affects all areas of your life and not just your body, it is natural that you need a treatment program that addresses all those areas. This approach is referred to as holistic rehab. Holistic rehab involves not only overcoming physical … Read more

The Dangers of Abusing Prescription Stimulant Drugs

  The most commonly abused prescription stimulant medications include amphetamines (Dexedrine and Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta). The amphetamines and methylphenidate are used to manage medical conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and works by changing the amounts of specific neurotransmitters (hormones) … Read more

3 Common Substance Abuse Withdrawal Symptoms

A person suffering from addiction goes through withdrawal on stopping the use of alcohol and drugs. Chemical dependence will lead to discomfort if the use is stopped. The degree of discomfort will depend upon how the substance interacts with the brain and body. However, there … Read more

The Relationship Between Psychiatric Conditions and Substance Abuse

Substance abuse disorder is a condition associated with individuals becoming addicted to certain substances such as alcohol and/or drugs. Addiction is defined as individuals partaking in these mentioned substances, because they have become dependent on them, and results in the affected person becoming socially withdrawn, experiencing breakdowns in relationships with friends and family, as well as committing actions that can get them into trouble with the law.

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