Author name: Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Addiction and drug abuse are never easy situations to accept, especially if they are impacting your loved ones. But how does one understand the common signs of addiction and the telltale signs of drug abuse in a family member or close friend? You may be missing some other key signals for drug abuse as a […]

In 2015 alone, nearly 12.5 million Americans over the age of 12 took prescription pain medication for a non-medical reason, which equates to almost 5% of the American population. Opiate painkillers, which are used in a clinical setting to treat chronic, traumatic, and severe pain, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United

Pain medication addiction is a serious problem so if you think you might need treatment, you’re in the right place. If you’re already thinking about adjusting your pain pill intake then it’s likely you’ll need treatment from a painkiller addiction rehab. Noticing your relationship with pain medication has got out of hand is a big part

Morphine is one of the strongest opiates prescribed to patients, which makes it highly addictive and can lead to drug dependency. Morphine is so strong in fact that it can cause intense morphine withdrawal if a patient that becomes highly dependent tries to quit. This is why many attend a morphine addiction rehab center. Withdrawal symptoms

As marijuana is going mainstream, it is more accessible than ever before. Most medical and recreational users of the plant will not experience any problems. However, given its increasing popularity and use, it is the perfect time to ask the question – how addictive is marijuana? For a small number of people, the answer to

OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, has become more and more popular in recent years. People often refer to it in a rather colloquial language and say things like “I am a bit OCD” when they have a habit of tidying up often and excessively or arranging certain objects on their desks in a symmetric way. However, a

Medication is a regular part of many therapies that deal with mental illnesses. Doctors often treat conditions like depression or anxiety with a combination of therapy and medication. An often used drug is Xanax. But, what is Xanax? What is Xanax? To give a good overview of the medication we start with a Xanax definition.

This article will guide you through the signs that you might be a social alcoholic. There’s a big difference between a moderate drinker and an alcoholic but both may have impacts on your health. If you’re worried about your drinking habits, it might be worth speaking to an alcohol addiction rehab center. What Is a Social