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Considering that addiction is a genetic disorder, those who have addiction in the family are at special risk for substance dependence. It is pivotal that those who are at greater risk for addiction take additional precautions, just like you would for any other disease. If you are a higher risk for addiction, please review the […]

Drug addiction is widely misunderstood, under treated, and grossly mythical. Anyone who has had experience with addiction should try their best to act as an educator, spreading awareness about the truths and falsehoods believed about addiction. Below are seven myths about drug use and dependence. If you or anyone you know is addicted to drugs […]

People use drugs for a myriad of reasons. Mental health problems, trauma, social anxiety, self-loathing, you name it. The opulent and the deprived have their own reasons, and drug use seems to affect both demographics relatively equally. Drug addictions have different prevalence in different countries. Here are the top ten addicted countries and what they […]

Gary Webb’s “Dark Alliance” article, which attempted to pull back the veil on the mid-1980’s Southern California crack cocaine explosion, was populated by a plethora of seemingly larger-than-life characters. Among them was Ronald J. Lister, an ex-cop turned private security specialist who claimed he worked for and consequently was protected by the Central Intelligence Agency. […]

The 12-step program implemented by Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous have exploded with popularity, practiced by most drug rehab centers around the country. And people follow it religiously, attending multiple meetings a week, following the teachings and techniques that have helped thousands of people get out of drug addiction and alcoholism. The vast majority of these […]

Brain damage and substance abuse have a familiar and unfortunate relationship. Not only is brain damage caused by addiction, it can be the cause of addiction. These co-occurring mental disorders perpetuate each other, leading to a vicious cycle of anguish, self-medication, and lack of control. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drugs like […]

The ever swelling culture of electronic dance music, raves, DJs, and drugs has made its way into the collective consciousness. Now we all know it’s there, but how much do we really know about raving, the behavior,  and the drugs they use if we don’t take part in it ourselves? For a long time the […]

Most people who like to drink, to get drunk, and have a good time have questioned whether or not they drink too much. Everyone who has this thought wander through their head needs to spend some good time really thinking about if they drink too much, are addicted to alcohol, or simply enjoy a beer […]

Coming of age movies have a profound impact on the culture of our adolescents. The way we think about drug use is often formed and perpetuated by popular culture. The unintended consequences of these films is that someone who is young and impressionable see’s them and forms a perception of drug use and alcohol drinking […]

While there may be a number of volatile associations that come to mind when you hear “President of the United States,” one of them probably isn’t “addiction.” Nevertheless, even those who live in the White House aren’t immune from the dangers of substance abuse. Read on to learn about three individuals who struggled with addiction […]