Updated April 7, 2020 Co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Metallica, James Hetfield has long had a reputation for hard living-- and hard drinking. In the band's early days, its members all drank heavily, prompting many to refer to the band as "Alcoholica." As Metallica's members aged, they all began to ... Read More
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Heroin Addiction
As far as quantity, more people are addicted to nicotine than any other legal drug. The brain contains nicotine receptors that readily absorb nicotine, giving smokers a mild sense of euphoria and relaxation that they quickly come to crave. Alternately, the title of 'most addictive' drug often goes to the illegal ... Read More
How Marijuana Can Be Harder to Kick Than Other Drugs – A Q&A With a Recovering User
Roughly 30 percent of people who use marijuana have some degree of a marijuana use disorder, according to a report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Yet most Americans probably don’t know that, thanks to this country’s new and growing love affair with pot. As the number of states legalizing medical and ... Read More
Understanding Opioids
Opioid addiction has been discussed as one of the biggest public health concerns in the United States, taking more lives that gun violence or traffic accidents. Ending the nation's opioid crisis involves understanding what opioids are, how the epidemic was caused, and how the addiction can be treated is ... Read More
About Heroin
Although rates of heroin use are relatively low as compared to rates for other drugs, the impact of heroin use is devastating. Heroin users face health and social consequences that also affect society as a whole and cost billions of dollars each year. Since 2007, the number of people who use heroin has steadily risen, ... Read More
Understanding Amphetamines
Amphetamines are a group of drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Some amphetamines are medically prescribed to treat various health conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Other amphetamines are used recreationally. Regardless of their use, ... Read More
Understanding Alcohol
The World Health Organization states that 5% of all deaths across the globe are due to alcohol use. It’s a common but preventable cause of death. This alcohol profile provides answers to your questions about alcohol, how it impacts you, and why it can be bad for you. What Is Alcohol? Alcohol is a beverage made from ... Read More
Can CBD Help My Recovery? CBD’s Role in Treating Heroin and Other Addictions
Since 2018, there's been a whirlwind of publicity about CBD. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that's being used for pain relief, treatment of anxiety and other health issues. Is there a place for CBD in the addiction treatment space? Many people shy away from talking about cannabis in the ... Read More
