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

There are a lot of terms and phrases that you’ll hear when discussing addiction. Two popular ones are substance use and chemical dependency. While many people use those phrases interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. To understand dependency, we need to separate it from substance use. Substance Use The term substance use is really […]

Alcoholism is very hard on the person suffering from alcoholism, as well as his or her friends and family. Even so, most people would rather help the alcoholic than cut that person out of their lives. Providing help for alcoholics isn’t an easy task, but you can do it with knowledge and professional assistance. Understand

When you think of a drunk person, you likely imagine the stereotype in your head. This is often a person who doesn’t have the ability to walk straight and slurs his or her speech. However, these are just a couple of the effects of drinking too much. Just how does alcohol affect the brain? Drinking

Cocaine affects the brain’s pleasure center. Its use results in temporary feelings of euphoria, strength, energy, and mental alertness. But it most certainly has a dark side. Is cocaine addictive and — if so — how do you overcome the dependence? Yes, You Can Develop a Dependence on Cocaine Quickly What makes this drug so

Many use the terms opioid and opiate interchangeably. That said, there are some marked differences in the substances these words describe. What do you need to know about the opioid vs opiate discussion? More importantly, where can you get help if you’ve fallen victim to an addiction? Opioid vs Opiate Opioids are synthetic medications. Physicians

Approximately 8% of Americans have a drinking problem. Unfortunately, far fewer seek treatment. For some, it’s the fear of detox. A closer look at an alcohol withdrawal timeline shows that at a good-quality facility, overcoming an alcohol use disorder is possible. 5: Signs of Alcoholism that Tell if You Need Help An inability to control

If someone you care about struggles with alcoholism, the best thing you can do is find them help. Unfortunately, recognizing an alcohol addiction may not always be simple. Are you confident that you can spot alcoholic behavior? If not, read on for the signs of alcoholism to be on the lookout for. Legal or Criminal