What’s The Difference Between Drug Addiction and Drug Dependence?
The distinction between drug addiction and drug dependence can be a complicated one, in part because the terms are sometimes used interchangeably and in inconsistent …
5 Signs That You Should Seek Professional Help For Your Addiction Withdrawal
Though quitting an addictive substance is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health, it can also come with …
Be Wary Of These Six Most Addictive Drugs
There are many drugs and even some behaviors that can facilitate the development of an addiction, but some drugs come with a higher risk of …
How Addictive Can Caffeine Really Be?
Is Caffeine Addictive? If you feel as if you would be lost without your morning cup of coffee, you’re not alone. 90 percent of adults …
Understanding Nicotine Withdrawal
Unlike most of the other psychoactive substances discussed on this site, nicotine, the psychoactive ingredient in tobacco cigarettes, does not cause a dramatic enough alteration …
What is “Doctor Shopping?”
Though the term doctor shopping may sound innocuous to the uninitiated, it actually describes a very serious problem. The term is usually used to describe …