When we think about addiction, a seventeen year old girl is not always the image that comes to mind. However, addiction can happen to anyone, male or female at any time. The fastest growing group of substance abusers in the United States are—you guessed it, women....
When you’re thinking about quitting drugs or alcohol, the thought of withdrawal can be daunting. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare for what you’re about to go through, and give you the tools to make an action plan. To help you stick to your plan, it’s...
There’s nothing inherently wrong with alcohol, in and of itself. Unfortunately, many things can undermine your ability to moderate how much you drink, which can plunge you into a drinking problem, or alcohol use disorder. It’s not necessarily obvious or terrible at...
Drug addiction is a complicated disease, brought on by many different situations and factors, but it’s a disease which can be treated, and one which does not have to ruin your life forever. The faster you can get help, the less damage there will be to treat, but...
Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is not, actually, a harmless cure-all whose miracle properties are being stifled by The Man. There are real consequences to marijuana use, particularly when used by teenagers, whose brains are still developing, and who are...
Most people understand that cocaine is bad for you. However, people often don’t understand exactly how bad cocaine is for you. It's important to understand that it's not chocolate-cake bad for you, it’s drinking-gasoline bad for you. Not only does it have bad side...