Relapse is a part of my story. I was once ashamed of that, and I can honestly say that I am not embarrassed anymore! I actively choose to not dwell on it and let myself start to think those negative thoughts: “You...
Interventions An intervention can be an effective tool to effectively demonstrate the depth and severity of substance abuse and addiction to someone you love. It can help them get the help they need before it is too late. Identifying addictive behavior and...
Why do some people become addicted, while others do not? Genetics play a large role in addiction. Studies of identical twins indicate that as much as half of an individual’s risk of becoming addicted to alcohol, or other drugs depends on his...
In psychoanalysis, the ego is the division of the psyche that is conscious; it controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality. It is your ego which also gives you self-pride and self-esteem, which are crucial for happiness...
PCP, otherwise known as Phencyclidine, is a hallucinogenic drug that distorts consciousness and the perception of sight and sound. The drug accomplishes this by blocking signals from the brain to keep those signals from traveling to the conscious mind. PCP is a...
Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment and Information Crystal meth is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that is developed from amphetamine. The chemical name is methylamphetamine or desoxyephine. In its chemical form, it is referred to as meth. In its crystalline form, it...
Soma is a muscle relaxer that contains an active ingredient capable of blocking the transmission of pain between the nerves and the brain. It is a round, white tablet that has ?SOMA? printed on one side (next to the dosage, which may...
There are several drugs that are classified as benzodiazepines, and one of the best known of them is Valium, the generic name of which is diazepam. The FDA has approved Valium for use as a prescription only drug. The approval was granted...
Ritalin is the trade name for methylphenidate. It is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attentional deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder) and postural orthostatic tachycardia, a condition in which the heart rate increases when the patient moves...
