Heroin is a powerful opioid with a high potential for use. In recent years, heroin use has increased, especially among young Caucasian males. In 2016,…
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When we think of recovery, usually we’re drawn to thinking about overcoming an addiction, but the word recovery can mean much more than that. The…
According to a recent study, nearly 24 million people in the United States use illicit drugs, nearly 18 million people use alcohol, and in 2012…
The Mental Patterns Of Substance Use Our mental processes often work in patterns of repeated behaviors that are formed when we behave in specific ways…
Imodium, which contains the active ingredient loperamide, is an over-the-counter medication used to treat diarrhea. It had long been thought that this medication did not…
The nature of addiction is one that has plagued medical experts for decades. Experts now understand that it is not a moral failing, but a…
In a recent poll, nearly 80 percent of people surveyed described individuals suffering from addiction as weak or lacking will power. We now know the…
As recently as 2012, officials in Pakistan were calling ephedrine the “poor man’s cocaine,” though other experts argued against such a distinction. Why has it…
Addiction is a complex issue that has multiple influences, including intelligence. Many specialists have considered the connection between addiction and intelligence, trying to gauge how…
“Quit” and “cure” are two very different words. Both words imply an end to something – in this case, addiction–but each has its own meaning…
