How Should Parents Approach Teens Lying About Addiction?
The teenage years are a tumultuous time for both child and parent. In this transitional period, teens tend to rely on parents less and […]
What’s Under the Alcohol in Alcoholism: Examining the Causes and Patterns Behind Alcohol and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Alcohol abuse rarely happens on an island independent of outside factors. Substances such as alcohol are commonly used to avoid or completely discredit underlying […]
Synthetic Marijuana aka “Spice”
While marijuana is still classified as a Schedule 1 narcotic in most places, “spice” or synthetic marijuana is completely legal in nearly all corners […]
Heroin Addiction Among Young Adults: A Case for Continued Care
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, heroin use has been on the rise since 2007 as it often times becomes a cheaper […]
What is “Molly” and Why Should I Worry about It?
Molly is one of many street names given to the psychoactive substance known as MDMA (methylenedioxy-methamphetamine). Other common names are E, ecstasy, X, rolls, […]