Energy drinks are popularly consumed by young adults and often mixed with alcohol to increase the effects of both substances. The combination of caffeine and alcohol produces higher concentrations of alcohol in the bloodstream, resulting in higher rates of intoxication in shorter periods of time, leading some to consume more than alcohol than others. The mixture can cause a number of side … [Read more...]
Symptoms of drug use – is your child using drugs?
Drug & Alcohol Use - Telltale Signs Today Sober College launched its Telltale signs of drug use tool. Simply provide some information about relevant symptoms demonstrated by your child and the tool will assess whether they are likely using drugs or alcohol. This blog post contains a more detailed breakdown of symptoms associated with alcohol and some of the main recreational drug … [Read more...]
Brain Abnormalities Linked to Impaired Self-Awareness in Cocaine Addiction
Despite popularly held beliefs that addiction is fueled by denial, lying and carelessness, new research indicates that long-term cocaine abuse can cause deficits in parts of the brain that monitor self-awareness. Research allowed investigators to visually see abnormalities in the part of the brain that controls many functions, including the ability to recognize and respond to mistakes. Researchers … [Read more...]