Substance Abuse

Many things are happening in the prescription pain medication world right now. Pharmaceutical companies are always working on developing better, more effective, and less risky pain medications. At the same time, those same companies are working with policymakers and health experts to address the drug addiction problem.  One of the good things that come out…

It can be a little counterintuitive that knowing more about drugs can help keep you safer from them and make addiction less likely, but it’s true. The more you understand how a drug works and its potential risks, the easier it will be to make informed choices that help you avoid addiction.  Of course, if…

LSD, commonly known as acid, was one of the most popular party drugs in the 60s and 70s. However, it didn’t go away after it was made illegal and is still one of the most abused hallucinogens today. There are a lot of rumors and misinformation about LSD, making it much harder for people to…

Molly, also known as MDMA or Ecstasy, is a popular but dangerous recreational drug. Using Molly is illegal in most places, including everywhere in the United States, and being a cause with Molly can come with serious legal consequences.  But, more important than the legal consequences for most users are the physical and mental consequences…

Whether you are trying to practice substance abuse prevention for the first time or preventing relapse, there are strategies to help. Like overcoming any other physical or mental health condition, it takes effort. If you aren’t constantly trying to stay sober, small triggers start to build upon one another, eventually overpowering you. Millions of people…

If you’ve developed a bad habit with any substance, you may be interested in learning how to get sober and stay sober. This past year has been difficult for so many people for so many reasons. If you find yourself taking certain addictive substances, like alcohol, more often than usual, or you just want to…

Substance abuse will quickly develop into addiction if ignored for too long. Addiction has a detrimental impact on the person abusing substances and their family members and friends. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the effects of substance abuse on family members and the impact on family roles. Effects of Substance Abuse…