In April 2015, flakka exploded in the media after causing erratic and delusional behavior.
A portion of Southern Indiana has been the site of a rapid rise in HIV cases.
The chemicals used for the vapors in e-cigarettes has risen since their early inception, denting its image as the healthy alternative to tobacco.
Many believe that alcohol has a calming effect on the central nervous system, but many scientific studies suggest it actually causes sleep disruptions.
Study discovers that blood alcohol levels reaching 0.08g/dl in one hour causes a bacteria leak from the gut, triggering dangerous immune responses.
Prescription drugs are concerning because consistent use can lead to addiction, which is a downward spiral many people have already traveled.
Addiction and drug treatment costs can be high, so if you can get some agency help to cover at least some of the cost, it is worthwhile.
To achieve physical recovery, the responsibility lies directly on the recovering addict or recovering alcoholic.
There is great debate among health professionals about the negative effects of marijuana use among youth, including whether or not those effects are permanent.
Absorption of alcohol into the body begins in the stomach lining, where it is assimilated into the body of the drinker.