If you are someone who drinks, you may at some point have pondered this question: is alcohol a depressant? The answer is a resounding yes. The cost of what this depressant can do, to the individual and society alike, is enormous. Alcohol is a depressant because it acts on your central nervous system and slows…
The hit television series “Breaking Bad” made crystal methamphetamine familiar to millions. Despite how it was portrayed, make no mistake: meth is a dangerous drug that causes significant problems for individuals and society alike. But what are the long-term effects of meth? Like most drugs, the long-term effects of meth will differ by individual. Many…
You, or someone you love, is using drugs or alcohol. You’ve become very worried, and you’re wondering: what are the symptoms of addiction? It’s important knowledge to have because recognizing the onset of addiction is the most important step in seeking treatment. Yet the symptoms of addiction can be maddening. Initially, they may be easy…
The popular portrayal of addiction is someone whose life has turned into a mess and is rejecting all efforts to help. It’s a false portrayal. The stages of addiction, while predictable, are varied from individual to individual. Sometimes addiction does cause severe effects, but other times it doesn’t, and that’s what makes treatment a challenge.…