Drug Types: Stimulant or Depressant?
How can you tell if a drug is a stimulant or depressant? Is one type of drug safer than the other? What happens if you mix a stimulant with a depressant? Understanding the important differences...
Why Do Some People Become Addicted to Drugs While Others Don’t?
Some people consume moderate amounts of alcohol on a regular basis, but never lose their ability to control how often or how much they drink. Others are unable to have “just a few drinks” without...
Where Are Kids Hiding Drugs? It May Be in Plain Sight
When a person becomes addicted to alcohol or another drug, they will be compelled to use the substance frequently. This means they will have a powerful urge to be near the substance, even in places...