Chronic cocaine use can lead to long-lasting changes in the brain. These changes can alter a person’s perception, judgment, and memory, making it increasingly difficult to avoid taking the drug. Even after detox, many recovering individuals struggle to maintain their recovery. Depending on the severity of cocaine dependence, individuals may need to go through a…
There are many factors to consider available when choosing a rehab center. Before you make a choice, you should create a personal checklist of the qualities that matter to you. Without some sort of objective evaluation of different facilities, you will not be able to pick the best one for your or your loved one’s…
Maybe people wonder, what is the most dangerous type of alcohol? Alcohol toxicity is one way of referring to the risks and dangers associated with alcohol poisoning. When too much alcohol has entered the body, especially in a short period of time, there can be drastic consequences that result in a medical emergency. A person…
In the world of drugs, there are some substances that are more dangerous than others. Even though the legality of drugs varies from country to country, most drugs are illegal in most places. However, there are some drugs that are much more dangerous than others. These dangerous drugs are known as the most dangerous drugs…
Red light therapy has recently been the subject of many studies due to its ability to improve physical and mental ailments. Why is this, you may ask? Without light, our bodies cannot function properly or remain healthy. Light is just as important to our health and well-being as food and water. Our bodies require natural…
Do you have a friend or loved one who seems to be in need of drug or alcohol rehab? Convincing an addict to get help is no small task, and you’re likely in for a big argument. It’s hard to know how to convince someone to go to rehab without a fight or a lot of pushback….
If you’ve heard of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, you might not expect to find out that some of your favorite friends and celebrities with fetal alcohol syndrome may be coping just fine without anyone knowing of their FAS diagnosis. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are a group of congenital disabilities that occur when a pregnant woman drinks…
There are many disorders that may put pregnant women and fetuses at risk. A frequent developmental abnormality experienced is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, or FAS. According to the CDC, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is estimated to be present in between 0.5 and 2 per 1,000 births within the United States. Continue reading to learn more about Fetal…
Medical marijuana has grown in popularity over the past decade. Many people have come to see it as a safe alternative to traditional prescription drugs. It is not uncommon for people who are in pain or simply looking to alleviate stress and anxiety from their lives to turn to medical marijuana. There are many medical…
Bam Margera is a stunt performer, skateboarder, and American TV personality known for his debaucherous antics displayed on the show Jackass. Unfortunately, for the past few years, Margera has become known for something much more dangerous than pranks gone wrong. Headlines in recent years have illustrated Margera’s struggles with addiction and alcoholism. Most recently, in…