In recent years, the drug known as Vyvanse has been steadily gaining notoriety. With similar effects to the drug known as Adderall, Vyvanse has proven itself to be a...
Over the past few decades, Xanax has exploded in popularity. Highly potent and easily accessible, Xanax has addicted many Americans and created misery for their loved ones. However, as...
The human brain is an incredible organ. It has the great ability to heal itself over time, even after major trauma. Despite this fact, prolonged alcohol abuse can have...
Drug and alcohol rehab can help you or your loved one regain control of your life from the damage of addiction. Ocean Hills Recovery offers substance abuse treatment for...
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, addiction is a powerful disease that affects over 20 million people each year in the U.S. alone.1 With over 93,000...
Addiction to one substance is serious enough, but polysubstance abuse — addiction to several substances — is a little more complicated. That doesn’t mean polysubstance abuse can’t be treated....
As we’ll explore, there is growing evidence showing that drug abuse can cause congestive heart failure. Even in recovery, many people still must deal with the complications of drug...
Overall, heroin use is declining in the U.S., but it is hardly news worth celebrating due to the continuing toll the drug takes on individuals, families, and communities. According...
The emotional and physical toll that it takes to excel as an athlete is extensive. Often, athletes push themselves to the limit to achieve their fitness goals and reach...
Over the past several decades, California laws regarding substance abuse have changed substantially. The Fair Sentencing Act (FSA), which then-President Barack Obama signed in 2010, might be the most...