There are a number of quizzes and lists that can help you determine whether you have a drinking problem. The National Council on Alcoholism and…
While many states in the nation deal with the growing heroin epidemic, Ohio has taken a significant hit. From the start of 2014 through October,…
Drug addicts present a challenge to emergency rooms and treatment centers throughout the nation, as withdrawal symptoms can range from mere discomfort to a medical…
N-Bomb, a new designer drug, is a good example of how dangerous designer drugs spread through “mouth marketing.” N-Bomb has its roots in a German…
Families facing the problem of addiction in a loved one want to do everything possible to help. The desire comes from a place of caring…
Flakka is a new designer drug that is making the news. First popping up in Florida, Texas and Ohio, there have been more than 136…
When an individual suffers from an addiction, family members, friends and employers suffer, too. An addict’s denial and defense mechanisms often go something like this:…
Blanketing mass and social media this week is the report that Mad Men actor Jon Hamm recently finished rehab for alcohol addiction. Hamm has asked…
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Josh Hamilton’s alcohol and cocaine addictions got the best of him last month when he suffered his third relapse as a major leaguer. His other…
Patience does not come easily to most people, especially those inclined to abuse alcohol and drugs. Studies have shown that a common trait of the…