Difference Between Marijuana Addiction And Dependence
Around 9% of individuals, who try marijuana, go on to develop an addiction. Even if the drug is not as addictive or dangerous as cocaine and heroin, it can still result in addiction and dependence. Based on a recent survey, of 1,800 people who took cannabis, 4.9% stated their drug use caused social, health, and […]
Is My Son Addicted to Marijuana?
Regularly abusing cannabis can cause biopsychosocial problems, withdrawal, and heavy intoxication. Before you can manage the disorder, you need to know how to recognize it. When under the influence, users experience psychological and behavioral changes. The typical symptoms of marijuana addiction can vary, based on the scale and severity of the addiction. Here are some […]
Even Moderate Drinking Leads to Cognitive Decline
Excessive alcohol intake is linked to a higher risk of numerous diseases and health conditions. In order to avoid these risks, people are advised to keep the alcohol consumption moderate, but that isn’t entirely safe either. The most recent study showed that even moderate drinking can lead to cognitive decline. Keep reading to find out more […]
Types Of Alcoholics
Even though alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a worldwide problem and one of the most prevalent forms of substance use disorder (SUD), it’s still largely misunderstood. Probably the biggest misconception about alcoholism is that it affects everyone the same way. Everyone’s different, so their SUD may also differ. Plus, there are different types of alcoholics, […]
Early Drinking Causes Early Death, Study Finds
Excessive drinking is responsible for more than 4300 deaths among youth in the US. Even though alcohol consumption is legal for persons under the age of 21, about 11% of all alcohol consumed in the US accounts for young people between 12 and 20 years of age. What’s more, underage drinkers consume more alcohol per occasion than […]
Drug Abuse During College
Drug abuse is common in people of all ages, especially among college students. Substance abuse at a young age increases the risk of addiction and all the complications it causes. For that reason, it’s important to shed more light on drug abuse during college, its prevalence, common risk factors, and how to help a college student […]
