Top 10 Immediate Symptoms of using Cocaine – For Health Class.

HEROIN, Part 2: Into the mind of a suburban youth whose life has been taken over
Mike is a 21-year-old who has been struggling with a heroin addiction for the past five years. The first time … Mike… Continue reading →

Village of DeForest – Website Provides Parent Addiction Network Support
We hope this site will help you find answers to the many questions that surround addiction, FAQS, signs and symptoms of drug abuse, health care insurance, Dane County's legal system (court, jail, AODA programs), treatment providers & options, what to… Continue reading →

Question by Robin: How do I tell my boyfriend I cut myself?
I’ve been dating this boy for awhile and we’ve been really close friends for awhile. I want to tell him about my addiction of cutting because I know he’d still love me, accept me and help me. I… Continue reading →

Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes Dr. Timothy Walker
Dr. Timothy Walker has joined the Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment team as medical director, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a long history of effective medical care. Addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry are two of Dr. Walker's areas …… Continue reading →

Question by ˎ͓͜٨͓ Tess Sperti ☢: What effect do phenylketonurics like phenylalanine have on the body?
I have this terrible addiction to chewing gum and artificial sweeteners. For a long time I’ve known that a majority of these products contain the chemical phenylalanine. I never really hear a whole lot… Continue reading →

Question by DLM: What is the current medical definition of “addiction?” (more)?
Also, does the definition differ from one substance to another, or in the case of gambling or other behaviors, where there is no chemical dependency, is there a separate definition for those as well?

I am just curious… Continue reading →