Psychoactive Substances
Psychoactive substances are drugs which alter a person's brain chemistry. They include depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and inhalants.
Category: Alcohol
Is Alcohol a Drug?
Alcohol is a drug, and a highly addictive one. Specifically, It is classified as a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant.
Understanding Addiction Transference
Addiction transference is a common problem that can occur to individuals who struggle with or are recovering from alcohol, drug or behavioral addictions.
Report: Millennials Are Most Likely to Die From Alcohol, Drugs, Suicide
Millennials are the most likely age demographic to die from alcohol, drug abuse, and suicide. Many millennials struggle with substance use disorders.
Justin Bieber’s Battle With Addiction and Recovery
Justin and Hailey Beiber open up about his struggle with Xanax and alcohol addiction but is his 'solo' journey towards sobriety setting a toxic example?
10 Celebrities Affected by an Alcohol Addiction
By far, alcohol is the most commonly abuse substance in the U.S. – and celebrities are no exception. Here are 10 who battled alcohol addiction.
10 Celebrities Who Battled Addiction and Mental Illness
Many Celebrities have battled co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders. Drugs and alcohol can aggravate symptoms.
10 Celebrities Who Found Sobriety After Opioid Addiction
After struggling with an Opioid addiction, these celebrities managed to find sobriety and a continued career in entertainment. Recovery made it possible.
How Rehab, Sobriety, and Diet Transformed Jenna Jameson
Former adult film star and author, Jenna Jameson, talks about over-prescribing of Opiates by doctor after pregnancy, alcoholism, and rehab at Betty Ford.