Let’s delve into a deeper look at 13 surprising facts about alcoholism and some of the resulting consequences. Facts About Alcoholism One of the most surprising facts about alcoholism is…
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Addiction is a serious disease that affects brain function and behavior. Your son’s risk of becoming addicted increases with heavy substance abuse. While most people who abuse drugs or alcohol…
A Common Theme Surrounding Addiction If you talk to many people in recovery, you will likely notice that trauma (not necessarily caused by addiction) is a common theme. The relationship…
Alcohol and drug abuse can be explained by a number of complex factors. Genetics, environmental considerations, and social norms all play a role. Similarly, the addiction recovery process has many…
Everyone knows that anything in excess (be it alcohol or even “superfoods”) can be bad to the human body. But it’s so easy to ignore this fact when one has…
The Developing Brain According to new research, brain maturity doesn’t end during puberty. Both brain development and hormonal activity continues well until one’s early 20s, says Child Psychologist Laverne Antrobus….
The most severe type of alcohol problem is alcoholism or alcohol dependence. It is not the quantity that makes a person alcohol dependent but the reaction of the person’s body…
The abuse of prescription drugs is one of the growing problems in the world, which only comes second to marijuana. It is an alarming fact that many people, including children,…
Alcohol is part of cultures and family traditions all over the world. However, many people excessively use alcohol. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol use…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking is the cause of 480,000 premature deaths annually in the United States…