Prescription drug addiction is often viewed as a result of misusing prescribed medication, but there are thousands upon thousands of people that take prescription medication with the intention of getting high. Not everyone is suffering from chronic pain who is addicted to prescription medication. Don’t get me wrong, many many people are addicted to prescription [...]

I grew up in New Jersey, but found my best friend in New York. Her name was Heroin. From that first moment I knew Heroin and I would become the best of friends. I loved getting down and not hving to feel, to think or to worry. I traveled to New York City as often [...]

Alcohol Addiction - What is alcoholism?
Alcohol addiction is simply defined as a compulsive need for an intoxicating liquid that is obtained from fermented grain or fruit. These liquids include beer, wine, and other hard liquors.
Alcoholism is present when a person craves alcohol and cannot limit or contain his or her drinking. If someone experiences [...]

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
What are the long-term effects of alcoholism and drug addiction?
Problems associated with drug addiction vary widely among different people. Long-term use may result in changes in brain function that last long after the person stops using drugs. Tobacco dependence is the number one cause of preventable disease and death [...]