Risks and Effects

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings, which can be both good and bad. There are many types of bipolar disorder, but the most common type is called bipolar I or manic-depressive disorder. This condition affects about 1% of people in the United States. It’s more likely to impact women than … Read more

Drug abuse is well known for causing several problems and leading to an array of mental health conditions or worsening already existing mental health conditions.  We all know the physical dangers of abusing drugs but sometimes, the psychological effects are overlooked or not known about.  One of the most serious mental health conditions is schizophrenia … Read more

Addiction is a disease that impacts many people. Addiction is when you have an uncontrollable desire to use something or someone, and it causes damage to your life. Those who are addicted to substances such as drugs or alcohol often find themselves struggling to overcome their addictions.  Addiction can be treated with therapy and medication. … Read more

Oxycodone is a pain relief medication that has helped many people suffering from pain of all kinds, but what kind of issues can the drug cause in the long run?  In this article, we are going to be looking particularly at whether oxycodone can cause problems with the thyroid, as well as take a general … Read more

Substance Abuse affects the brain, heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, bones, muscles, skin, eyes, teeth, stomach, intestines, pancreas, blood, nerves, glands, and other parts of the body. But why and how does it do this? Substance abuse has become a major problem in our society. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimates that over 20 … Read more