Meth Addiction is both dangerous and insidious. While indicators may be evident during advanced stages of addiction, they can be overlooked by those unaware of the signs. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria for a substance use disorder within…
Addiction can be both an easily concealable and extremely dangerous disease. Although strong indicators may be evident during advanced stages of addiction, they can be overlooked by those unaware of the signs to look for. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met…
Addiction is an insidious disease. While indicators may be obvious during an advanced addiction, they are often easy to conceal. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria for a substance use disorder within the past year, with approximately 10 percent…
Struggling with addiction is difficult. Prolonged exposure to any addictive substance causes the chemical components within the brain to become irreversibly altered, resulting in occasional cravings for an individual’s drug of choice. An addictive benzodiazepine, Xanax is harmful when abused. The tranquilizer is frequently prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders, with over 20 million…
Overcoming a substance addiction can be extremely difficult. After prolonged exposure to an addictive substance, the brain is irreversibly altered, resulting in occasional cravings for an individual’s drug of choice. A highly addictive drug, methamphetamine is among the most dangerous substances of abuse. As stated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 1.6 million…
Alcoholism is a debilitating condition. When left untreated, this disorder has the potential to destroy relationships, cause financial ruin, and inflict irreversible, physical damage. Alcoholism is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as a brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational,…
Defeating a drug addiction is difficult. Prolonged or excessive use of an addictive substance irreversibly alters the brain, resulting in recurrent cravings for an individual’s drug of choice. Cocaine is especially dangerous as it is a highly addictive stimulant with the potential to cause fatal overdose upon only minimal use. According to the Centers for…
Overcoming addiction can be extremely difficult. Prolonged use of an addictive substance irreversibly alters the brain, resulting in frequent cravings for an individual’s drug of choice. As a highly potent opioid, heroin addiction is no exception. In fact, this fiercely addictive substance is a main contributor to the ongoing opioid crisis. According to data collected…
Recovering from any addiction is difficult. After prolonged use of an addictive substance, the brain is irreversibly altered, resulting in occasional cravings for an individual’s drug of choice. Being legal, accessible, and the second most addictive substance in the world, the urge to drink alcohol once abstinent can be very intense and frequent. According to…
All substances, whether illicit, prescribed, or legally available, have the potential for abuse and the development of addiction if they chemically alter the body. These substances can diminish the brain’s ability to self-regulate by interfering with normal brain function, ultimately leading to substance dependence. Despite this common occurrence, some substances are more addictive than others….
