Tag Archives: Addiction

Addiction makes you feel trapped - like substances have invaded your life and taken control, their tendrils wrapping around every aspect of your days. You want nothing more than to break free, but each attempt to cut back or quit on your own has failed. Rock bottom looks close. Still,...

Most people associate drug abuse and addiction with young adults. While it is true that young people as a group have a higher risk of substance use, the evidence for the elderly population is, to put it nicely, sparse. Despite a lack of proof, it is commonly considered that adult...

Drugs are destructive to a person's life. Drug addiction is a fatal and incurable disease. It destroys the person physically, mentally, and socially. The rehabilitation center provides all the necessary care to addicted people who want to get rid of this disease. A rehabilitation center is a place where people...

In the wake of addiction, it's easy to become frustrated and angry with your partner. You may feel like you’re part of the problem, or you’re not doing enough for them. If they’ve alcoholism, binge drinking, and drug addiction, you might feel like you're being used, but ‌ not everyone...

Heroin is a highly addictive drug that can quickly take hold of your life. If you suspect that a loved one is using heroin, knowing the signs and treatments for heroin abuse and addiction will help you offer support and encourage them to get help.  It can be pretty challenging...