Drunkorexia: A Deadly Diet
Perhaps you’ve noticed some impossibly thin revelers guzzling drinks in trendy clubs and bars. Have you ever asked yourself how they manage to stay that skinny? With the frequency with which they indulge and the [...]
How Addiction Affects the Brain
The brain is an organ of the body that must function properly in order to ensure survival. Individuals can adapt to their environment and live happy and healthy lifestyles when the brain is functioning well. [...]
The Harrison Narcotics Tax Act
Arguably, one of the most impactful federal laws created in the twentieth century was the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act. The act was one of the first laws that effectively criminalized the producing, importing, manufacturing, compounding, [...]
Treat the Trauma, End the Abuse
A renowned addiction doctor believes trauma is the underlying cause of drug abuse. Dr. Daniel Sumrok doesn't consider reliance on drugs or alcohol as addiction. He says it's ritualized compulsive comfort-seeking. It's an attempt to [...]