The results of a new study have identified how drug abuse and addiction can increase the rate of aging, as well as age-related illnesses. These include inflammation, cellular aging and decline in brain volume and function. The list of age-related ailments also includes early onset of brain, liver, kidney and heart diseases. The study, which …
Most people understand that the physical signs of drug abuse are apparent in an intravenous drug user’s skin. There are other signs of addiction that are apparent to a dermatologist who examines their patients’ skin. These trained medical professionals can determine when a patient may be having a problem with chemicals and can suggest they …
Molly is making its way back into the mainstream drug culture. It was considered a designer drug in the club culture of the late 1980s and early 1990s; however, in recent years, Molly has been a popular drug of choice with teens and young adults. The most dangerous thing about the trending drug is that …
“This study underscores the significance of the substance abuse risk for both boys and girls with childhood ADHD,” said psychiatry and psychology professor Brooke Molina.
The gradual emergence of bath salts is a serious cause for concern among healthcare professionals.