The college and university experience can be a very positive one. At the same time, there can be a lot of pressure to succeed and achieve. Many students take study drugs as a solution, but this trend carries significant danger and risk. What Are Study Drugs? The term...
For those who have been diagnosed with anxiety, panic, seizures, and other conditions, products like Xanax and Klonopin have delivered rapid symptom relief. However, when used in high doses over long periods of time, this class of drug also has a dark side. What Are...
Millions of people consume alcohol on a daily basis, but when drinking becomes a regular means of keeping persistent sadness at bay, a negative cycle develops that can become a more serious health problem without intervention. We explore the relationship between...
The job of the immune system is to fight off foreign invaders like viruses and infections, but drug and alcohol misuse can have a significant effect on this natural defense mechanism. We explore these effects and how they may be reversed. What Is the Immune System?...
What are concurrent disorders and who is most at risk? This guide to understanding concurrent disorders can help you or a loved one break free of the cycle of addiction, which can be intertwined with medical or mental health conditions. Concurrent disorders have many...
Completing drug or alcohol rehab is an incredible achievement. However, it by no means signals the end of your recovery. In fact, what happens after rehab will be just as instrumental to your recovery as the steps you will take in treatment. The Purpose of Aftercare...