Substance use can have a variety of negative impacts on the human body. Whether one is abusing drugs or alcohol, both can lead to serious health problems. Substance abuse can also cause damage to mental health, relationships, and a person’s ability to function properly in daily life. Some people may also experience hypnic jerks, which…
Every day, people from all walks of life across the country battle addiction. Many of those suffering from drug and alcohol dependency hide their addiction. It can take months or years for their families to notice. It can take just as long for someone to admit they need addiction help. Unnecessary shame, embarrassment, and feelings…
The opioid epidemic has had far-reaching consequences that have affected the lives of many people. Unfortunately, the wide reach of this addiction may mean that your teen could be struggling with opioid abuse. Most individuals are not equipped to handle the high level of care that detoxing from opioids may require. Therefore, your teen may…
It’s relatively common to draw a line between the terms “addiction” and “abuse” when discussing substance use, but is there really a difference? To put it briefly, the answer is a definitive yes, but the line between the two can become easily blurred, particularly when discussing cocaine use and cocaine addiction treatment. Cocaine doesn’t produce…