Addiction & Recovery Articles

Millions of people are prescribed opioid painkillers every year in the US alone. A significant portion becomes addicted. What do you need to know?

Stimulants represent an incredibly wide range of substances that speed up your brain/body connection. People may use them to feel more energetic and productive. What should you know about addictions to these kinds of drugs?

Cocaine withdrawal isn't physically dangerous like alcohol or opioid withdrawal, but there are pitfalls recovering addicts and their loved ones should be aware of. Medical supervision ultimately increases your odds of staying drug-free.

Even first-time cocaine users can die from an overdose, but certain risk factors increase the danger. How can you recognize a cocaine overdose, and what should you do if you see one?

People become addicted to an incredibly wide variety of substances and behaviors. What do they all have in common, and how do these common features allow doctors to make a diagnosis of addiction?

Krokodil, sometimes described as a cheap version of heroin, is spreading around the world. Here is what you need to know about the flesh-eating "zombie drug" that eats you from the inside out.

Hallucinogens like LSD are perception-altering drugs that affect how you think, feel, and interpret your immediate environment. The potential for hallucinogens addiction exists but many patients can seek help through rehab treatment programs.

Marijuana is an addictive and mind-altering drug that can affect your brain, lungs, and heart. What do you need to know?

Inhalants may be perfectly legal when used as intended — as paint thinners and glue, for instance — but that doesn't make them any less dangerous than more well-known drugs. Inhalants can kill.

How can you recognize the signs that someone close to you is abusing inhalants, what are the complications of their use, and what treatment options are available?