Substance addiction and substance abuse have often been used interchangeably. However, they have a big difference. Abuse is the precursor for dependence. Abuse is when one substance is used with the wrong purpose or intention. Addiction occurs when there’s uncontrolled abuse of the substance. Most of the substances that are currently being abused in our… Read More »
Prescription drugs like central nervous system depressants, narcotic pain relievers and stimulants are addictive. While they are often prescribed by doctors to cure certain illnesses, anxiety and pain, a patient’s health can be compromised because of the consequences of addiction. Those who abuse these medications at an early age are likely to develop dependence over… Read More »
If you’re currently taking prescription pain killers for pain or are taking them for other reasons you may have come to the point where you think you may be addicted to them. Many people assume they’re addicted and don’t know that they may have a physical dependence instead. A physical dependence is not an addiction… Read More »