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Methamphetamine is a stimulant that is abused by many people across the world, especially in the Western, Midwestern and Southwestern United States. Meth can be found in many forms such as a white powder, a chunky crystalline substance or fitted into pills. It is often referred to as crystal meth, crank, ice, glass, and the
Addiction Recovery – Alcohol Abuse Alcohol addiction refers to the uncontrolled consumption of alcohol. In many cases, alcohol consumption leads to impulsive behavior and it has negative effects on health and personal relationships. Alcohol addiction is difficult to overcome. It is a neurological disorder that affects the liver, heart, and nervous system. Some people with
An Online Guide to Nicotine Withdrawal Nicotine is a toxic, oily liquid that is the main ingredient in tobacco leaves. Tobacco is ingested into the body by smoking, chewing, or sniffing; yet the most common way is through smoking cigarettes. Other ways include smoking pipes, chewing tobacco, and nasal tobacco. Nicotine is highly addictive and
The Olympics offers a vast collection of exciting sports and the most talented athletes on Earth. What you may not know is that there are certain sports in which athletes are notorious for taking substances to boost their performance. Here are the top 10 most drug-fueled sports at the Olympics. The substances taken might surprise
The fight to control and outlaw synthetic marijuana is growing. In another blow to producers of the herbal mixtures (treated with chemicals that mimic the active ingredient THC), Georgia’s governor signed a bill that makes the sale of all synthetic marijuana illegal. Governor Deal is quoted as stating that there has been a dramatic “increase
“I don’t want to talk to my family about this stuff” or “I have no idea what to tell my parents” are statements commonly heard by therapists who work in substance abuse treatment. Often times, people seeking substance abuse treatment find themselves in situations where the essential lines of communication within the family unit are
According to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 10 million Americans between the ages 12-20 report current alcohol consumption, and the number continues to rise. Teens are finding new ways to drink without getting caught. One New York teacher received a lesson on a new trend from her students. Some of
The brain is an amazing, finely tuned organ as it is delicate and durable simultaneously. The brain is able to withstand a great deal of abuse and still find a way to balance the body’s functions, but with a constant onslaught of toxins, the brain’s ability to rebound is diminished. While the capacity to
Sometimes we drink to forget our problems, or to make us feel relaxed, to make us feel happy. Have you ever wondered why those feelings of nervousness or sadness are there? Sometimes we can’t shake those feelings off and we self-medicate with alcohol. Well, this could mean that there is something else going on inside
Before the mid-1990s, the odds of an underage drinker involved in a fatal car crash were heavily stacked against young males at any blood alcohol level. New statistics reveal that since 1996, the gender gap has almost closed. There are two new realities revealed in the statistics. First, fatal accidents among underage male drunk drivers
