Meth Addiction is both dangerous and insidious. While indicators may be evident during advanced stages of addiction, they can be overlooked by those unaware of the signs. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria for a substance use disorder within…
Addiction can be both an easily concealable and extremely dangerous disease. Although strong indicators may be evident during advanced stages of addiction, they can be overlooked by those unaware of the signs to look for. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met…
Addiction is a dangerous disease, and one that is often easily concealable. While strong indicators may be present during advanced stages of addiction, they can be overlooked by those unaware of the signs. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria…
Addiction is an insidious disease. While indicators may be obvious during an advanced addiction, they are often easy to conceal. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria for a substance use disorder within the past year, with approximately 10 percent…
Struggling with any addiction is difficult. As a highly addictive opioid, OxyContin works as a depressant, actively reducing respiratory and cardiovascular functioning. In addition, prolonged use of this addictive substance leaves the brain irreversibly altered, resulting in occasional cravings for the individual’s drug of choice. OxyContin is among the most addictive prescription substances due to…
Overcoming a crack cocaine addiction is difficult. Prolonged use of this addictive substance leaves the brain irreversibly altered, resulting in occasional cravings for the individual’s drug of choice. Crack cocaine is among the most addictive, illicit substances due to its stimulating qualities and short-lived high. According to the United States Department of Justice, approximately 6,222,000…
Struggling with addiction is difficult. Prolonged exposure to any addictive substance causes the chemical components within the brain to become irreversibly altered, resulting in occasional cravings for an individual’s drug of choice. An addictive benzodiazepine, Xanax is harmful when abused. The tranquilizer is frequently prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders, with over 20 million…
Overcoming a substance addiction can be extremely difficult. After prolonged exposure to an addictive substance, the brain is irreversibly altered, resulting in occasional cravings for an individual’s drug of choice. A highly addictive drug, methamphetamine is among the most dangerous substances of abuse. As stated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 1.6 million…
Alcoholism is a debilitating condition. When left untreated, this disorder has the potential to destroy relationships, cause financial ruin, and inflict irreversible, physical damage. Alcoholism is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as a brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational,…
Defeating a drug addiction is difficult. Prolonged or excessive use of an addictive substance irreversibly alters the brain, resulting in recurrent cravings for an individual’s drug of choice. Cocaine is especially dangerous as it is a highly addictive stimulant with the potential to cause fatal overdose upon only minimal use. According to the Centers for…
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