Alcoholism and Early-onset Dementia are More Closely Linked Than We Thought
New evidence shows that heavy drinkers are more than three times more likely than non-drinkers to develop early-onset dementia and incur...
Opioids Could Make Chronic Pain Worse: What This Means for Weighing Addiction Risks
Doctors worldwide readily dole out opioid painkiller prescriptions as a cure for post-op and chronic pain – largely contributing to...
What is Xanax and How is it Addictive?
Xanax use is as common as the anxiety disorders it’s prescribed to treat – but even when taken as directed, it carries a high addiction...
Why People Become Addicted to Drugs & Alcohol Part 1
The question, “Why do some people become addicted to drugs and alcohol, and others do not?” has puzzled many addicts, non-addicts,...
What is Alprax and How is it Addictive?
Alprax use is as common as the anxiety disorders it’s prescribed to treat – but even when taken as directed, it carries a high addiction...
Use, Abuse, and Addiction of Trazodone
Trazodone is an antidepressant. It is sold under brand names such as Molipaxin, Trialodine, Desyrel, Trittico, and Trazore. Trazodone is...
Is there such a thing as an Addictive Personality?
There has been a growing interest whether or not there is such a thing as an addictive personality. Although this question is hard to...
Setting it Straight: Debunking the Myths of Addiction
We’re all familiar with addiction and all of the myths that come with it; SHAFAHOME is here to set it straight. Come with us as we debunk...
Short Term Effects of Smoking Crystal Methamphetamine
The short term effects of smoking crystal methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, are different from other drugs and can be...
Becoming Addicted to Painkillers
Painkillers are one of the most addictive substances prescribed; most people who are taking these medications are completely unaware of...
