1. The Facts about Meth Addiction in the US
March 31, 2012
Meth addiction isn't just a problem in the United States- it is a worldwide epidemic of unimaginable proportions, with meth being the 2nd most widely used illicit substance on earth. However, recent studies have suggested that meth use is declining in the United States, perhaps as a result of strong...
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2. Marijuana Addiction: Is it Real?
March 31, 2012
As the most widely used drug in the United States, there has been an enormous push in recent years for more lenient marijuana laws governing both medicinal and recreational use. However, despite the fact that humans have been using this drug for thousands of years, there is still a great deal that r...
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3. The Neurological Nature of Addiction & Alcoholism
March 31, 2012
Addiction is a disease that is unlike any other. While most diseases are physical, mental or emotional in nature, addiction and alcoholism affect every aspect of the afflicted individual's life, resulting in severe, life-altering consequences. However, few people realize how powerful the disease of ...
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4. Genetic Predispositions to Addiction and Alcoholism
March 29, 2012
Despite hard evidence to the contrary there are still a considerable number of people who believe that addiction and alcoholism are not clinical diseases, and that genetics play no role in a person's propensity to become addicted to a substance. Instead, these people believe that addiction is simply...
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5. The Effects of Alcoholism on Modern Society
March 28, 2012
The effects of alcoholism on modern society are vast and deeply rooted in our history. From the earliest times to present day, the consumption of alcoholic beverages has been alternately steeped in tradition and made commonplace. And because nearly anyone who drinks to excess on a regular basis will...
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6. Increase in Older Addicts & Alcoholics Cause for Concern
March 28, 2012
Drug addiction isn't a problem that is normally associated with senior citizens and the elderly. In fact, most studies regarding age and addiction focus on the age of first use and substance abuse among teens and young adults. Few people realize that there is a growing epidemic of senior citizens wh...
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7. Drug Addiction in Prison
March 28, 2012
A large percentage of inmates in the United States are incarcerated on drug related charges. The general practice is to remove these people from society and lock them away from the ability to use drugs. Viable treatment options are rarely offered or available to inmates who enter prison addicted to ...
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8. Highly Functioning Alcoholics: Who's it Really Hurting?
March 26, 2012
A highly functioning alcoholic is someone who has a severe drinking problem yet manages to maintain a job, family commitments, and in general live a somewhat normal-seeming life. These "professional alcoholics" may drink to excess every night but still get up in the morning and go to work or school ...
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9. Hallucinogens and Addiction
March 26, 2012
Popular myths among drug users are prevalent, and perhaps none of these myths are as well-established as the misconception that it is not possible to become addicted to hallucinogens. While physical dependence and addiction to hallucinogens does not occur as rapidly as addiction to opiates, barbitur...
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10. Alcoholism and Sports
March 26, 2012
Alcohol and sports have been closely associated with one another for the better part of the last century. From the early days of baseball in the United States to the proliferation of professional basketball today, alcohol has permeated national sports. Served at sports arenas and bars during games a...
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Author: Debra Davis
