Drug addiction happens when an individual uses a substance even though they are aware of the consequences of continued use.

Drug abuse in America has been on the rise. This being said, the demand for drugs is increasing as well. A wide variety of drugs are easily available for those who seek them. As a result, more drug addicts are out on the street. Not only does thi ...

Despite the rise in popularity of other addictive drugs such as club drugs, crack cocaine, crystal meth, and prescription painkillers, cocaine still remains one of the primary drug and public health threats in the US today. At one time during the ...

The freebase, smokeable form of cocaine is known as crack, but it also goes by other names on the street such as base, cavvy, hard, iron, and rock. How addictive is crack? Without a doubt, it is the most addictive form of cocaine available on the ...

Drug and Alcohol are two bed fellows. They rank among the most widely consumed substances all over the world. In the same vein, they are also among the most widely abused substances in various nations of the world beginning with the US, to Europe ...

Drug testing is used to determine the presence or absence of drugs and their metabolites using biological specimen such as blood, urine, sweat, hair and oral fluid or saliva.

Eating Disorders refer to conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits that may involve either excessive or insufficient intake of food to the detriment of the individual involved. Such habits could lead to physical and emotional problems.

In the simplest of terms, existential therapy that embraces a person’s potential and is a very powerful yet realistic approach that recognizes human limitations.

Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant that causes euphoric feelings, hyperactivity, and increased blood pressure and heart rate. It is referred to as coke, nose candy, snow, or toot on the streets where it is readily available. Additional ...

Alcohol addiction is not easy to understand as most people are not aware of the signs of the addiction. Social drinking and binge drinking are oftentimes camouflages of a heavier addiction.

Drug addiction rehab has evolved significantly from a generalized, one-size-fits-all approach that treated all individuals the same, to a wide range of addiction treatment and recovery programs that target the personal needs of the individual and ...

With over 11,000 substance rehab facilities currently in operation in the US, choosing the best drug addiction treatment center can be a difficult and oftentimes frustrating challenge.

Historically, the US has seen how prevalent drug abuse and addiction has become over the past several decades as well as the increasing number of drug addiction rehabilitation programs that have come into existence during that time.

Percocet is the official brand name for the narcotic analgesic (painkiller) compound comprised of Oxycodone and Paracetamol (acetaminophen) currently produced by Endo Pharmaceuticals.

In medical and scientific terms, cocaine is known as a crystalline tropane alkaloid and is taken from the coca plant’s leaves. It is best known as an appetite suppressant, a central nervous system stimulant, and a topical anesthetic

One of the categories of psychoactive drugs that is commonly classified as tranquilizers are known as benzodiazepines.

For the individual suffering with alcoholism, every day is an uphill struggle when they are trying to regain control of their life. Alcoholism is not only a crippling disorder, the medical community views it as a treatable disease.

In order to determine what type of addiction treatment and recovery program one should enter when they are having problems with their drinking it is important to know what the difference is between alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction or dependenc ...

In settings that are non-clinical in nature, the terms alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction or dependence are oftentimes used interchangeably

In addition to the fact that the DEA now views prescription medications (stimulants, sedatives/hypnotics, and opiates/opioids) as one of the primary drug threats in the US, health organizations such as NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) view ...