Addiction

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f you take melatonin, it's best to take it with no alcohol in your body.

Dependence is not the same as addiction. What constitutes alcohol dependence? What are the possible negative consequences of dependence? How do we quit or normalize alcohol use?

Yes, Netflix, the source of entertainment that we all know, love, and may even use on a daily basis, has become another normalized addiction.

Many people think of toxicology screenings as enforcement tools when they should think of them as life-saving tools. Here is the five different ways that toxicology screenings can be performed and how they can help save lives.

Drug Addiction is a lonely disease. Read about why support groups are critical on the path to recover.

Binge eating is a very serious disorder, and there are some ways to cope with this disorder. The signs and symptoms, the diagnosis, and possible treatments are all discussed in this article. There are also emotional components that impact this disorder, and they are discussed as well.

Designer drugs were highly popular in the 1980s and 1990s. However, to this date, these illegal drugs remain popular on the streets, becoming increasingly dangerous for substance abusers.

You read right. Unwise and improper use of smartphones can lead to obsession and addiction. Here are five signs of unhealthy smartphone addiction to be wary of.

For anyone who wants to either cut back on their use or give up altogether, here is a handy guide on how to redefine your relationship with cannabis.

Will cannabidiol providers be able to finally offer a solution to various substance abuse?

Many find addiction recovery within a well hiked path, others find it on the road less traveled. Yet some will find recovery where no one has traveled before. The differences are many, but no path is superior to the other.

The factors leading to and consequences of opiate addiction in a 23 year old male following surgery for a back injury sustained while playing rugby are discussed. A treatment plan is presented.

If you or someone you love is an alcoholic, it can feel as if there is no escape.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine reports a nationwide increase in opiate addiction and overdoses. Is addiction a disease or a choice? Some would argue that it is a "disease of choice."

A small question about Carrie Fisher's death leads to a larger conversation about addiction—and whether it's possible to ever fully recover.

Discusses imaging techniques determining causal factors of addiction, as well as a study showing that signs of cravings are apparent for days, and possibly even weeks or months, after death.

When you have an alcoholic in your life who is trying to stay sober, the holidays can be a real minefield of potential disasters.

What are the 10 commandments that prevent gambling addiction? Explore what an addict should and shouldn't do to promote rehab and recovery.

What does a gambling addict look like? Read about the worst stereotypes of people with gambling disorder and addiction.

This article explores some of the reasons behind addictions to nicotine, food, and alcohol, as well as the potential to overcome and recover from their control.

Gambling addiction is often misunderstood and plagued with misconceptions. This article is an informative must-read for anyone trying to understand gambling addiction, the "Silent Killer."

Workaholics' lives are out of balance because they spend most of their time working, or thinking about work. This work focus could affect their physical and emotional health and relationships.

Porn addiction is a serious condition that involves the excessive consumption of pornographic media. Learn about what causes this addiction and how it can affect the patient's life.

How easy is it to overdose on nicotine? Not as easy as one would think. Learn to recognize the warning signs and symptoms, as well as how to treat a potential overdose.

Are Spice and K2 safe alternatives to marijuana? Read on to find out the possible dangers of synthetic marijuana.

Everyone knows that cigarette smoke is harmful to you, but what do cigarettes do? How does it cause cancer, and what inside it makes it bad for you?

If you are here because you plan on quitting, I can't stress enough how great you will feel once you've finally given up cigarettes. Quitting smoking was the very best thing I've done for myself.

Although you may have the best intentions and mean well, enabling an addict actually contributes to their addiction. Learn the warning signs of enabling behavior and how to break the toxic cycle.

Like any drug, alcohol is dangerous to the abuser's body, brain, and nervous system. In order to repair the damage, it is important to understand the effects of alcohol abuse.

Smoking affects older and younger smokers in different ways, and the two groups may think differently about quitting smoking. But the ultimate effect is the same. Smoking kills.

Gambling addiction is one of the hardest problems to stop. It can be an all-consuming behavior that can result in some very bad consequences. Here are ten ways to stop gambling forever.

What's the difference between an alcoholic and a heavy drinker? Can you really stop any time you want ? Have you crossed the line from social drinking to alcoholism? A simple test can tell you...

The side effects of quitting smoking can be diverse, but this article will help you better understand how to survive these symptoms.

The disease of alcoholism is baffling (actually, it's cunning, baffling and powerful). To the outside observer, the drinker's self-destructive behavior makes no sense. To the drinker him/herself, it doesn't make much sense, either. Perhaps as...

This is the story of my experience of quitting smoking. It's now been six months, and I feel great.

What happens when you quit smoking? Whether you go "cold turkey" or use smoking-cessation aids, you will likely experience side effects. Learn what they are and how to alleviate the symptoms.

The stigma surrounding methadone as treatment for opiate addiction is strong. This article seeks to dispel some of the myths related to MMT, which I successfully used to conquer my heroin addiction.

For a long time, methadone detox/maintenance coupled with Narcotics Anonymous meetings was the only way to treat drug abuse long-term on an outpatient basis. A discussion of suboxone and subutex.