There is no doubt that addiction can destroy your life. But when is it time to seek help? Even if you feel certain that your drug or alcohol use is safely under control, it pays to know the signs of addiction and how denial holds many people back from getting the help they need How [...]

While most of us have heard that drugs are dangerous, it can be easy to forget just how dangerous street drugs can be when they are part of your life. The two types of street drugs that are most often used include illegal drugs. These street substances include such drugs as the following: Cocaine Heroin [...]

There are over 23 million people in the United States struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Of those people, the majority of them are trying to conceal their addiction. It is important to know what addiction is and the warning signs associated with addiction so that you can help yourself or someone you love. Understanding [...]

Drug addiction can result from prescription abuse or recreational use. The nature and severity of drug abuse will determine what long-term effects a user can expect, but all drug addiction will result in a gradual erosion of an individual’s physical health, emotional wellbeing and ability to maintain important relationships. Physical Repercussions of Drug Addiction The [...]

If you struggle with drug cravings, it may feel like you can’t go another moment without your drug of choice. You are not alone. It is difficult to overcome an addiction once your body has adjusted to the drugs or alcohol you have been using. Even after completing addiction treatment, some people continue to experience [...]

Addicted individuals on television or in magazines are portrayed as junkies, criminals or worse. Even more disturbing is the fact that these stereotypes are still active in our culture today. The more you learn about addiction, the more you will find that all types of people become addicted. No one plans to become addicted to [...]

There is a great debate surrounding addiction and addiction treatment: Is addiction hereditary, or is it caused by a person’s environment? Recent research indicates that there may be a strong genetic component to substance addiction.* These new studies even indicate that there are specific genes tied to nicotine, alcohol and illegal drug addiction. But scientists [...]

Smoking and using drugs is bad for our bodies. We hear the message in childhood, and the message that drugs are unhealthy has not changed.  If you are struggling with smoking and drug addiction, you may find some of the following facts interesting: Smoking may hold you back professionally. Imagine that you are an employer [...]

No one knows for sure what causes a person to become addicted to drugs, alcohol or a certain behavior such as gambling, shoplifting or sex. There are some theories about how a person’s environment can contribute to addiction. The more you learn about addiction, the more you will be able to overcome addiction or help [...]

According to studies gathering drug addiction facts and statistics, America’s problem with drugs has only grown with time. The pervasiveness of drug addiction stems from several factors, including alterations in brain chemistry caused by prescription and street drugs alike, increasing availability of drugs and untreated emotional or psychological conditions that lead to drug experimentation. Drug [...]