Introduction Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, adjust to change, and cope with stress. It is a critical skill for those striving…
Drugs are inherently dangerous. They can cause massive damage to the user’s organs, including the brain. They can also be dangerous for communities as addicts…
Substance abuse and addiction are issues many people face throughout their lives. The road to recovery can be long and challenging, requiring ongoing efforts to…
If you have not been a victim of drug abuse, you must be familiar with the dangerous effects of illegal drugs. Now, apart from the…
Methamphetamine or meth is a highly potent stimulant that has very little use in medical circles. The drug is considered a man-made recreational drug that…
If you’re taking oxycodone, you may be wondering how long the effects will last and how long the medication will show up on a drug…
Research shows that long-term rehab is more effective. So, what is the ideal length of rehab? How long should addiction treatment last?
When people first become motivated to quit drugs and alcohol, they often think recovery is only about abstinence. As long as they can resist using…
Drugs and alcohol change the milieu in the human brain. They affect the neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) and change the neural pathways (circuits). When a person…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) are two conditions that often co-occur. When they occur together, these two disorders are more challenging…