About a month ago, we covered a topic close to the heart of every parent on the planet: A nationwide call for safer pediatric drugs. We disclosed the facts about pediatric prescription safety, and we touched on how thousands of children are misdiagnosed and put on medication for any of several … [Read more...] aboutCollege Students Misuse ADHD Drugs
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How Does Alcohol Affect the Liver?
Alcohol abuse is dangerous on many levels, from the emotional turmoil it can cause friends and family to the physical toll it takes on the body. The primary organ affected by alcohol consumption is the liver, and one of the most common illnesses stemming from alcohol abuse is an alcohol-related … [Read more...] aboutHow Does Alcohol Affect the Liver?
The Key to a Successful Drug or Alcohol Intervention
Interventions are so important, as they are known to be critical to the success of an addicted person turning his or her life around. People who are afflicted with an alcohol or drug addiction are confronted by their friends and loved ones, and from there they are lovingly assisted onto a new path … [Read more...] aboutThe Key to a Successful Drug or Alcohol Intervention
Why Do People Get Addicted to Prescription Painkillers?
Understanding addiction and abuse are difficult challenges for those who haven’t experienced them. Or at least experienced them in the form of a drug dependency. Addiction can trigger a shift in a person’s physical habits and mental well-being. We have already discussed what this can look like and … [Read more...] aboutWhy Do People Get Addicted to Prescription Painkillers?
