How does alcohol affect the liver? How much alcohol is safe to drink? What diseases can excessive alcohol drinking cause? These are all important questions to consider and learn about. Drinking alcohol can damage the liver, so it is critical to understand how alcohol affects the liver, and how excessive different amounts of alcohol can … Read more

Insomnia is a common problem affecting millions of Americans every year. Many people suffer from chronic sleep problems that affect their quality of life. While some people experience insomnia due to stress or other health issues, others develop insomnia caused by substance abuse. Are you struggling with insomnia as well as alcohol or drug abuse? … Read more

Drugs are substances that affect the body’s nervous system. They can be natural or synthetic. Some drugs are legal, such as caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and aspirin, while others are illegal, such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and LSD. There are several types of drug abuse, ranging from mild recreational use to severe addiction. The most common … Read more

Best known for their pain relieving and euphoric effects, opioids are powerful drugs with a wide range of side effects. In the short term these side effects can include nausea, vomiting, constipation, lethargy and severe itching amongst others.  Though unpleasant, these are not anything to be particularly concerned about. However, it will come as no … Read more

It is commonly thought that stimulants, such as amphetamines, can cause aggression. But is this really true, or is it merely an excuse for aggressive lashing out? And does such aggression only occur in the hour or so after taking the stimulant, or does it have longer term effects? And what are the implications for … Read more

Alcohol abuse is bad for you in so many ways, affecting your behavior, your liver, and your bank balance. But consistent and excessive alcohol consumption can also have serious effects on your hormonal, endocrine system that aren’t quite as well known about. So in this article, we’re going to focus on what excessive alcohol abuse … Read more

Addiction is a serious problem in our society today. Many people struggle with substance abuse or other forms of addiction. Some of these addictions can even lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, approximately 20 million Americans suffer from some form of substance abuse disorder. In addition, over … Read more

Mania, hypomania, and manic episodes are typically caused by a mixture of short and long-term factors that affect people in different ways. Some recreational drugs can amplify the symptoms of manic episodes, especially when involved with other potential causes.  Substance abuse can be involved and many that suffer from manic episodes tend to have some … 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

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