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Experts distinguish between alcohol abuse and alcoholism; the latter involves physical dependence on alcohol. People who abuse alcohol are at greater risk of becoming alcoholics, so it's important to watch out for warning signs. There could be some serious signs appearing that you should cut back on alcohol. Warning Signs that You Should Cut Back on Alcohol Your family's history, the environment, and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder can contribute to alcohol abuse. If you…

In April 2019, Federal Health regulators released an announcement requiring sleep aid manufacturers to add strong warnings on products such as Ambien, Lunesta, and Sonata.  These boxed warnings are the most prominent method of warning the public about the severe risks of sleep aids. For a perspective on the massive scale of sleep aid abuse in the US today, take a look at these numbers: Prescriptions for sleeping pills grew to more than 20 million in 2015, up from 5.3…

Methamphetamine is made in illegal labs with ingredients such as lantern fuel, drain cleaner, and battery acid, among many others. You might wonder, “How in the world would a person use such a drug, let alone become addicted to it?” One of the answers is that methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant.  Addiction to Methamphetamine can begin for some individuals from using other stimulants such as Adderall or amphetamines and abusing them. Adderall, for instance, is a drug which is commonly…