How Does Cocaine Affect the Brain?
So, how does cocaine affect the brain? A new Mt. Sinai School of Medicine cocaine addiction study finds cocaine users’ brains have a diminished ability to comprehend loss, a cognitive…
Are Medications and Sobriety a Bad Combination?
One of the most important questions discussed in the sobriety community today is, are you still sober if you take prescribed medications that have a psychoactive effect? There are a…
Drug Interactions with Alcohol
New research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shows that half of America’s drinkers combine prescription drugs with alcohol. These dangerous drug interactions can result in significant…
Meth Side Effects Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Research Shows Meth Abuse Linked to Parkinson’s Disease In case you needed another reason to avoid using meth, a new study from the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare has…
Heroin Addiction Vaccine Treatment: Myth or Reality?
Is There a Heroin Addiction Vaccine Treatment? As heroin abuse grows and spreads to new groups of people and new communities, don’t you wish there was a heroin addiction vaccine…
Elder Substance Abuse
The Little Known Phenomenon of Elder Substance Abuse Few of us would imagine that senior citizens have significant substance abuse problems. It’s like imagining your priest or pastor is a…
Drug Disposal: Protect Your Family
Improper Drug Disposal Dangers If you’ve recently had surgery, a serious injury, or an ongoing medical problem, chances are you have a few pills laying around in a medicine cabinet.…
How Much is Detox Compared to College?
Detox is a Better Investment than College How can I make the most of my money, and what is the cost of detox compared to college? We often talk about…
Designer Drugs Addiction
There’s a new drug threat gaining popularity in the US. Awareness about cocaine and heroin, opiates, meth, and prescription drugs is everywhere. But what about drugs combining all of these…
Quitting Drugs: Saves Money and Your Life
What to Do with the Money You Save Quitting Drugs What are the advantages of ending your drug addiction? Maybe you’ve been thinking about quitting drugs for a long time…