Chances are that you know someone who currently struggling, or has struggled, with addiction. Best Masters in Counseling has created an infographic detailing some of the statistics behind addiction, along with the costs and benefits of treatment.
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Smart Drug? [Infographic]
While pulling an all-nighter in order to study for mid-term may have been fueled by coffee and donuts for previous generations, today’s students are reaching for far more dangerous substances to help them get those last few chapters crammed. BestMastersPrograms.org has created a shocking infographic unveiling the startling number of college students using-and abusing-stimulants and […]
Ecstasy Effects and History “Rolling Around Your Brain”
Celebrity Addictions and Recoveries
Over the past few years, the media has popularized the drama surrounding the addictions of Hollywood’s most popular celebrities. Here is a look at those celebrities, from the expenses they bear due to their addictions, the form their vices take on, and to the regions most affected by drug and alcohol abuse.
Zoloft – A Blockbuster Drug With a Black Box Warning
Zoloft (also known as Lustral in the UK) is the brand name for the drug sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. SSRIs prevent receptors in the human brain from re-absorbing serotonin that has already been released. Serotonin helps maintain feelings of well-being in people, so preventing its re-absorption alleviates negative feelings.
Drug Addict Profiles
The Student Loan Scheme: Gateway Drug to Debt Slavery
Forget credit card debt, our educational loan industry is producing a generation of students shackled with exploding and uncompromising debt. The federal government has stripped students of all consumer protections and rights and when they default, it’s a feeding frenzy for collection agencies. With default rates higher than subprime mortgages, debt that is inescapable, and […]