Chemical Dependency
Most Dangerous Illegal Stimulants
Friday, January 21st, 2011All illegal drugs are undoubtedly dangerous. However, there are certain drugs among illicit drugs that have been deemed more dangerous than others. For example, in the category of illicit stimulants, methamphetamine and cocaine have been crowned as the most dangerous. Abuse of these drugs can easily lead to chemical dependency, which comes with a large [...]
Prescription Drugs are Just as Dangerous as Illegal Drugs
Friday, December 17th, 2010Prescription drug abuse is a major problem affecting millions of Americans, increasing the demand for drug rehab, but there is not much awareness about the magnitude of the problem. Due to the nation having a major problem with illegal drugs (like cocaine, marijuana, cocaine), prescription drug abuse has not been a major priority for both addiction treatment [...]
The Link Between Chemical Dependency And Depression
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010People who abuse drugs– such as opiates, amphetamines or cocaine– often experience changes in their mood. At times, these changes may be so severe that they are disturbing to the person experiencing them, and could be part of a depressive illness. Depression and drug abuse are both common and can occur together purely by chance [...]
Bi-Polar Disorder and Addiction
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010Addiction and bipolar disorder are, unfortunately, the rule, rather than the exception in many cases. People who live with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk for substance abuse, eating disorders or sexual addictions. Bipolar disorder affects the person’s moods, and the individual goes from periods of depression (low self-esteem, social withdrawal, sleep disturbances, appetite [...]