Experimenting with drugs and alcohol is sometimes seen as a teenage “rite of passage,” but it is not as harmless as some teens and adults…
Genetics play a role in nearly every human trait, from behaviors to physical characteristics. One behavioral trait that genetics can pass down is a predisposition…
When you think of damage from alcohol, perhaps eyesight isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But alcohol can affect your body in many…
The more someone uses alcohol, the more likely they are to experience changes in their testosterone levels, also referred to as T levels. Low T…
There are several ways to use drugs, but only one method is referred to as intravenous or “IV” drug use. Injecting a drug directly into…
While sleeping pills are useful for short-term treatment, they are addictive and can cause various problems. A sleeping pill addiction is serious and shouldn’t be…
Petting a puppy and holding a kitten are universally beloved activities for a good reason. Humans have positive interactions with animals and experience countless mental,…
For many, the first step of addiction recovery is detox. A drug detox program allows drugs to safely leave a patient’s body with fewer severe…
Addiction impacts people from all walks of life — but the LGBTQ+ community is disproportionately affected by substance use disorder. An LGBTQ+ addiction treatment program…
Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, sleep disorders, and other medical conditions. Unfortunately, frequent use can easily lead to benzo addiction. When benzo use…