Each addict has a different story to tell when you ask them how their addiction began. Although each story is unique, research has shown that there are certain risk factors that are common among addicts. They say that these factors increase the likelihood that one will become addicted if they are presented with the opportunity. […]

Steroids are serious drugs that should not be taken without a great deal of thought about the physical and psychological effects they can have. The obvious side effect that most people are aware of is aggression, often referred to as “roid rage” or “steroid rush”. This is likely due to steroids interfering with the brain’s […]

The number of prescriptions for painkiller issued in the United States has tripled over the last 20 years and the number of fatal overdose because of painkillers has reached epidemic levels. The increasing rate of cases of painkiller addiction and associated deaths even exceeded those from heroin and cocaine and this is raising much concern […]

One thing I have seen over the years is an increase in drug use and addiction among young adults and teens. There are a variety of reasons for this including more access to prescription medications, more social acceptance of casual drug use, and in some cases less active parenting by parents. Causes of Teen Drug […]