Since the launch of social media, users have crowded various platforms to share their thoughts or experiences to a worldwide audience. The younger generations have…
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Category: Addiction
COVID-19 and Addiction
Everyone’s life has been drastically altered in the midst of this pandemic. The economic hardship, isolation, stress, and loss that it has brought on have…
Schizophrenia and Crime
Many countries have a law that defends individuals from being responsible for the crimes they committed while under the influence of mental illnesses. This is…
Career Choice and Addiction: Culture, Availability, and Demand
Factors that contribute to an individual’s risk for substance abuse are often perceived as variables outside of their control. Although not very empowering, this is…
SSRIs and Drug Dependence: How do SSRIs Work and What are the Risks?
Today, anxiety and depression are at an all-time high, with one in every ten Americans on antidepressants. While this may suggest that mental health has…
What is Alcohol-Related Dementia?
Excessive consumption of alcohol over a long period of time would create a grave risk for anyone of any age or health status. Not only…
When Plastic Surgery Becomes an Addiction
While the term ‘addiction’ usually conjures up images of substance abuse, the original meaning of the word as defined during Roman times had no such…
Sensory Impairment and Substance Abuse
Addiction can be an isolating experience, and battling it often requires a strong support system. Seeking rehabilitation and dealing with feelings of loneliness can be…
A General Introduction to Medication-Induced Movement Disorders
For every time we turn on the television, we often land on a commercial involving joyous people while promoting a certain medication and its side…
Oregon Passes Bill To Decriminalize Drug Possession
In the week of the 2020 election, the residents of Oregon overwhelmingly voted in favor of Measure 110, a bill that will decriminalize the possession…