Drug Addiction

The risks and dangers of mixing heroin with alcohol may outweigh the benefits. Heroin has a detrimental impact on the brain and body when introduced into the system. Learning about the effects of heroin and alcohol can support learning about the risks of using this dangerous drug. Heroin and Alcohol Effects Alcohol reacts chemically in […]

Addiction impacts the brain in many ways including psychologically. The chronic nature of addiction compels people to see drugs, use the drugs and continue this cycle regardless of the circumstances. Treatment options are useful for people with addiction in treating both the brain and body. Learn more about the brain science of addiction and how

Addiction to nicotine can alter a person’s health in both the long and short term. A habit can quickly become an addiction as it may develop into dependence on the drug for stimulant and sedative effects. Treatment of nicotine addiction can help a person recover health over time. Explore some of the types of nicotine

Most fatal cases of drug overdose in the United States result from drug poisoning. This happens when a person’s exposure to a natural or man made substance has an undesirable effect. Unintentional heroin poisoning (‘accidental overdose’) includes heroin overdoses resulting from misuse of the drug, drug abuse or taking too much while taking other drugs.

Millions of people struggle with nicotine addiction around the world due to the addictive properties of nicotine and other drugs contained within cigarettes, cigars and other objects used for smoking. Lung cancer cases and heart disease can be higher among those who smoke. The side effects of nicotine withdrawal may also be unpleasant. Nicotine is

Percocet is the brand name for a mixture of oxycodone and acetaminophen. Opioids induce a feeling euphoria and numbness for the person taking the drugs and can lead to tolerance which leads to addiction. Acetaminophen can also, over the long term, cause liver damage. This risk of damage goes up with increased use of alcohol.

When a loved one struggles under the weight of addiction, it may not always be obvious to family and friends. Learning the signs of OxyContin addiction can be helpful to identify if a problem is occurring. OxyContin Addiction Signs OxyContin is an opioid agonist prescribed for the management of moderate to severe pain. It is

Physical dependence and addiction are different but each lends itself to the other. While dependence is closely related to the body’s need for more cocaine, the addictive properties of cocaine can create cravings which may lead to full blown addiction where the body and brain need the drug to function. Learn more about the signs

The reasons why some people become addicted to drugs or alcohol and others do not are still a mystery in some ways. Knowing the signs can help identify if a problem is emerging. Learning to identify when addiction takes over a loved one’s life can be important in the fight against drug and alcohol use.

Addictive drugs produce a high by over-stimulating the brain’s reward system. Addictive drugs hook us by creating a production of a brain chemical called dopamine. The Art of Neurons Neurons—aka brain cells—communicate with each other through the exchange of neurotransmitters. These are like three-dimensional keys; each fits a lock known as a “receptor.” When a