Articles about Substance Abuse

Ayahuasca is a psychoactive entheogenic drink brewed from the ayahuasca vine and other psychoactive ingredients such as chacruna, chagroppanga, mimosa, or other similar species. The brew is used as a medicine and a spiritual drink among tribes of the Amazon basin, but has recently gained popularity in the United States through literature, and an increasing […]

Both of my parents are alcoholics; then I married an alcoholic. I thought I was the only sober one, but I wasn’t. My addiction just manifested differently. I didn’t drink all day long, and I didn’t drink and drive, so I thought I didn’t have a problem. Then one snowy night, I ran out of […]

Addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, or prescription pills affects nearly 23.5 million Americans and an average of 1 in 10 over the course of their lives. Of those, nearly one third are women, and that rate sometimes approaches over 40% depending on the drug, especially in areas where drug use and alcohol are prevalent. While […]

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects an average of 5.2 million people every year, and government studies show that an average of 7.8% of Americans will have PTSD at some point in their lives. PTSD can cause depression, emotional outbursts, irritability, anxiety, and stress, and victims are often trapped by an experience or experiences. As […]

While you might think of bath salts as a product you use in your bath tub, they can also refer to an illegal drug that people use to get high. It is not the same product nor is it used for bathing, but it can be sold in stores for other purposes, making it easy […]

Xanax is the brand name for Alprazolam, a type of benzodiazepine. Commonly known as “benzos,” benzodiazepines are a group of powerful central nervous system depressants frequently prescribed to help with sleep difficulties and various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, agoraphobia and panic disorder. In some cases, Xanax and other benzodiazepines are prescribed for […]

Adderall is a prescription medication that can lead to addiction when taken in higher dosages. It’s important to understand what this medicine is, what it does and how to deal with Adderall addiction. Not all prescription medications are safe for everyone, and you must be aware of the potential for misuse. 1) Why Adderall is […]

In today’s modern world nearly everyone feels anxious at some point; however, there are others who are more susceptible to anxiety than others. Those individuals who suffer from serious anxiety on a daily basis are actually classified as having an anxiety disorder. There is some misinformation out there in the popular news and media about […]