Cocaine is a highly addictive drug [1]. Relapse isn’t uncommon, and neuroscience is starting to have answers about why this may happen [2]. Drug use changes the brain in ways that make it harder to stay sober. One of the ways that the brain is changed involves memories. Research shows that even just remembering past [...]
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Getting your teen to talk about, well, anything can be tough. But if you’re concerned that they might be experimenting with drugs, that’s a conversation worth having. About half of teens today have misused drugs at least once in their life, with alcohol, marijuana, and vaping products [...]
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Although men are more likely to use illicit drugs than women, women are just as likely as men to develop a substance use disorder [1]. Prescription drug misuse occurs when someone uses drugs in ways other than what a doctor instructs. With prescription drug use disorder on [...]
Contributor: Staff at Sierra Tucson Substance abuse can have so many negative effects on the life of the individual who is struggling, many of which extend to their loved ones. Substance abuse is frequently listed as one of the top reasons for divorce. While lack of commitment, general conflict, and infidelity are typically the three most [...]
Researchers and healthcare professionals are always trying to figure out ways to decrease the number of people struggling with substance abuse. Part of this is understanding which people are more likely to start abusing drugs or alcohol. A recent study found that often people who use tanning beds are more likely to do other risky [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.