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With age, illicit drug abuse tends to decrease. This is the case for several reasons—the distribution and sale of illegal substances has a demographic, that being those in their late...
Alcohol addiction takes many forms and is sometimes not as apparent as you may think. The reality of alcohol addiction is that you may not be falling over at the...
Cocaine overdoses continue to claim the lives of tens of thousands of Americans as the years go by. The physical and psychological harm caused by cocaine use is largely incremental,...
The effects of alcohol abuse should not be understated. Alcohol affects the body and the mind. It can damage the brain’s ability to store and recall information. This is why...
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that can produce intense short-term effects, including a feeling of euphoria and increased energy. However, cocaine use can also have both short and long-term...
Prescription drugs are among the most commonly misused substances in the U.S., leading to an opioid overdose crisis. But what exactly are the most addictive prescription drugs? The most commonly...
When most people hear the term “addiction,” they think of substances such as alcohol, opiates, cocaine, and other drugs. But what about marijuana? Is marijuana addictive? The answer is yes....
Depression and alcohol abuse have become increasingly intertwined in recent years. Many people turn to alcohol as a way to cope with their seasonal depression or as a way to...
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic counseling approach in which a clinician acts as an interviewer to help clients change their behavior patterns. This effective technique is often used in...
Polysubstance abuse is a severe problem, and alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances. When alcohol is combined with other drugs, like melatonin, it can be even more...
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