Addiction

What is a situational alcoholic? What is the difference between an alcoholic and a situational alcoholic? True alcoholics are physically addicted to alcohol, while situational alcoholics are addicted to the behavior of drinking. However, they are not mutually exclusive. Situational alcoholics, sometimes referred to as... Learn More

Substance Showdown: Benzodiazepines vs. Barbiturates Today’s showdown is between two “downers”: benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Benzodiazepines and barbiturates are the most commonly abused prescriptions in the tranquilizer and sedative drug class. These medications, often referred to as Central Nervous System or CNS depressants, are generally used... Learn More

In the News: Pope Encourages Drug Addicts to Have Hope Pope Francis addressed a group of recovering drug addicts in a working-class neighborhood of Rio, offering them a message of compassion and hope as well as a call to self-determination. “You have to want to stand up; this is the... Learn More

5 Signs of Alcohol Addiction For many people it can be hard to recognize when they have crossed the over the line from moderate drinking into alcohol addiction. There are several different signs of alcohol addiction that are caused due to a drinking problem. It... Learn More

5 Ways to Stop Being Codependent Codependency is defined as a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (typically narcissism or drug addiction); and in broader terms, it refers to... Learn More

In the News: Kristen Johnston Stands Up for Addicts In a piece for the New York Times this week, Kristen Johnston criticized the way the media portrays addiction. She writes: “The depth with which addiction is misunderstood and misrepresented in this country amazes me.” The Third Rock from the... Learn More

Substance Showdown: Marijuana vs. Spice Marijuana and Spice (synthetic marijuana) are interchangeable, right? At least that’s what I used to think. When I ran out of marijuana and couldn’t get ahold of my dealer, I would run to the gas station and buy a pouch... Learn More

Can You Become Addicted to “Club Drugs”? As much as party goers, ravers, and clubbers would like to believe that “club drugs” aren’t addictive that just isn’t the truth. Ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, Molly, and Rohypnol are all addictive. The effects of club drugs The term “club drugs”... Learn More

In the News: Smokers Earn Less than Non Smokers Quitting smoking can not only help your health but it apparently can help your wallet in more ways than one. Smoking is an expensive habit to begin with. In some states, a pack will cost you more than $11 a... Learn More

Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse Over-the-counter drug abuse is pretty common among drug users in general but is most common in teens. Over-the-counter drug abuse is appealing to teens because the drugs that they use to get high are widely available and totally legal. Many... Learn More

In the News: New Study Suggests Sex Addiction Isn’t Real Several celebrities, including Michael Douglas, David Duchovny, and Tiger Woods have all publically claimed sex addiction, but new research suggests it may not be a real mental disorder. Sex "addiction" is often used interchangeably with hypersexuality. These people have high... Learn More

5 Signs of Prescription Pill Addiction Prescription pill addiction has become so common in the United States that it has been labeled an epidemic. Thousands of Americans rely on prescription painkillers for the relief of pain, discomfort from ailments such as headaches, menstrual cramps, surgery recovery,... Learn More

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