Substance Abuse

Heroin is a highly addictive drug that significantly impairs an addict’s health and well-being. Not only does heroin use negatively impact an addict’s physical and mental health, but it fractures [...]

Prescription drugs are commonly prescribed to make one feel better. But some people abuse prescription drugs leading to dependency issues that worsen everything. Substance abuse reduces mental [...]

Cocaine is a dangerous drug that has been responsible for countless overdoses and substance abuse issues. It works by stimulating feel-good chemicals in the brain, making the body want more of [...]

Many people drink. But for some people, drinking is more than just a recreational habit. For some, it becomes an addiction.  The line between recreational drinking and addiction is not always [...]

When people talk about struggles with drugs and alcohol, the terms dependence and addiction are often used interchangeably. Although the concepts are similar, and it is difficult to separate one [...]

The drug Xanax is a widely prescribed medication used to manage medical and mental health symptoms. Although effective, using drugs like Xanax and other benzodiazepines is not without risk. Data [...]

Adderall is a prescription medication used by the medical and mental health communities to address symptoms related to various common disorders. Adderall is not a new drug. It was approved for [...]

When you struggle with a mental health condition such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and experience the symptoms of drug addiction, it is referred to as a dual diagnosis or a co-occurring [...]

The concepts of addiction and chemical dependency may seem like similar or identical illnesses. Outside of the medical community, it would make sense to think of someone who struggles with an [...]

In 2010, the passing of the Affordable Care Act significantly changed the landscape of addiction and mental health treatment. Before the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare), insurance [...]